Gosford Road crash: Five remain in hospital following the crash in Co Armagh that killed Patrick Grimley
Patrick Grimley, who was secretary of a local GAA club, died in the four-vehicle crash near Markethill in the early hours of Saturday
Patrick Grimley, from Madden, Co Armagh, died in the crash.
The police informed about the current accident on Saturday.
Five people remain in hospital after a serious accident in Co Armagh.
Patrick Grimley, who was secretary of a local GAA club, died in the four-vehicle crash near Markethill in the early hours of Saturday.
Mr Grimley, of Madden, turned 40 earlier this week.
Nine other people were taken to hospital with injuries, the emergency services said.
On Sunday the PSNI said five remained in hospital.
Patrick Grimley, from Madden, Co Armagh, died in the crash.
“The four-vehicle collision occurred on Gosford Road at around 1.20am on Saturday morning. “Three men and two women currently remain in hospital receiving treatment following the collision,” a spokesman said.
“Officers from the Collision Investigation Unit are working to establish the full circumstances of the collision.”
The PSNI urged witnesses and anyone with mobile phone or dashcam footage to come forward.
Nine ambulance crews were present, as well as a paramedic, five ambulance officers and a doctor.
Tributes were paid to Mr Grimley, a brother of senior Armagh footballer Niall Grimley.
Paddy Woods, chairman of the Madden Raparees club, described him as a “brilliant family man”.
“His love for our club was also well known and he will be missed terribly by all who knew him, not only in Madden but beyond,” he added.
Mr Woods offered the club’s prayers and support to Mr Grimley’s family.
“Our thoughts are also with all those injured in last night’s accident and we ask that you keep them all in your thoughts and prayers in the coming days.”
Those injured in the accident were taken to Craigavon Area Hospital and the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast.