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Motorcyclist Barry Bell (28) dies of his injuries in hospital after Co Down crash

Barry Bell (28) died following a two vehicle crash in Saintfield. Picture by Ann McManus
Barry Bell (28) died following a two vehicle crash in Saintfield. Picture by Ann McManus Barry Bell (28) died following a two vehicle crash in Saintfield. Picture by Ann McManus

A MOTORCYCLIST has died following a collision in Co Down on Saturday.

Barry Bell (28), from the Belvoir area of south Belfast, died as a result of injuries suffered during a collision with a car on the Crossgar Road in Saintfield.

The crash happened at around 5.40pm on Saturday.

Mr Bell was taken to hospital but died a short time later.

Flowers and messages of tribute have been left at the scene of the collision.

It is understood that Mr Bell, also known as 'Larry', leaves behind a partner and a young son.

The Crossgar Road was closed for several hours throughout Saturday night and re-opened in the early hours of Sunday.

Police have appealed to anyone with information to contact officers on 101.