Three killed and four injured in A5 crash
The crash happened on the Tullyvar Road area of Aughnacloy
Last updated 27th Apr 2023
Three people have died following a crash on the Tullyvar Road area of Aughnacloy this morning (Thursday)
Sergeant Harrison from the Collision Investigation Unit said: "Officers are in attendance at the scene and an investigation has commenced. The road remains closed at this stage.
"Four casualties have been taken to hospital. An update will follow in due course."
A Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service Western Area Commander David Nichol said has passed on his sympathies to the families.
He said: “My Heartfelt sympathies are with the family and friends of the three people who lost their lives following a road traffic collision on the Tullyvar Road, Aughnacloy this morning.
“NIFRS was called to the incident involving two vehicles at 7.21am on Thursday 27 April 2023, along with colleagues from Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and Police Service of Northern Ireland.
"Three Fire Appliances attended – two from Clogher Fire Station and one from Dungannon Fire Station.
“Firefighters used cutting equipment to rescue causalities from their vehicles and they were then taken into care of Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, Firefighters left the incident at 10.39am.”
Meanwhile, Police are appealing to the public not to view or share inappropriate images relating to today’s fatal collision.
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