Lorry veers off the road on N53 diversion route

The truck on the Annavackey to Inniskeen Road

A lorry has veered off the road on one of the diversion routes in play due to the ongoing roadworks on the N53 Dundalk to Castleblayney Road.

The articulated truck is well into the ditch between Annavackey to Inniskeen and is likely to require major assistance to get out.

The incident happened shortly before midday and the road is passable at present although motorists are advised to proceed with caution.

Delays are expected in the area later when assistance arrives.

The N53 closed last month between Barronstown and Hackballscross and will remain closed until November.

PSNI renew appeal for information on murder of Keith Rogers

The Police Service of Northern Ireland have renewed their appeal for information on the murder of a local man more than 12 years ago.

Keith Rogers (24) from Annavackey, Hackballscross, was shot in the chest and arm during an incident involving a number of people in Malachy Conlon Park in Cullaville, South Armagh, at around 9.45am on Wednesday March 12^th 2003. He later died on his way to the Louth County Hospital in Dundalk.

Police want to speak to anyone who was living or in the Cullaville area at the time and who may have information on his murder. If you have something to contribute you can contact detectives at the Legacy Investigation Branch on 048 9258 9140 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.