John Paul McKevitt: Newry cyclist dies after A1 collision
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The cyclist who died following a collision with a lorry near Newry, County Down, was John Paul McKevitt, police have confirmed.
The 34-year-old, who was from the Newry area, died in hospital from his injuries.
He was cycling along the A1 carriageway outside the city on Thursday at about 20:30 BST when the collision happened.
A 35-year-old man who was arrested after the crash has been released on police bail pending further inquiries.