Orange Resident, 31, Killed In Accident In Northern Ireland

Michael Munro, 31, of Orange, Conn. who was on his honeymoon was killed in a motor vehicle accident in Northern Ireland, which is near a popular Game of Thrones tourist attraction, according to media reports including The Irish News.

The accident involved two vehicles in Armoy, Co Antrim, WTNH News 8 reports. Munro's widow has been released from the hospital and is receiving care from the US Consulate, according to the Belfast Telegraph.

The Consulate released a statement saying, "The Consulate was made aware of a fatal road traffic accident involving an American citizen in north Antrim and is providing consular support. Our thoughts are with the individual's family and friends at this difficult time."

The cause of the accident is under investigation. The accident scene is near Game of Thrones Dark Hedges, which is a very popular tourist attraction due to the immense popularity of the HBO television show.

Munro was reportedly on his honeymoon, according to the Belfast Telegraph.

According to Wikipedia, "The Dark Hedges is an avenue of beech trees along Bregagh Road between Armoy and Stranocum in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The trees form an atmospheric tunnel that has been used as a location in HBO's popular television series Game of Thrones, which has resulted in the avenue becoming a tourist attraction."

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