A1 closed due to accident involving a stag
“Unfortunately this is due to an incident were a stag got onto the A1 and caused an accident. A vet was called who subsequently had to shoot the animal to prevent any further accidents on what has proved to be a fatal stretch of road,” a PSNI spokesperson said.
“Thankfully no people were hurt on this occasion but a foot or so either side here and this could have ended up going through a windscreen.”
Police say diversions are in place via Rathfriland Road and Newry Road.
There are no further details at this time.