Two women die in separate crashes in counties Londonderry and Tyrone

Two women have died in separate crashes in counties Londonderry and Tyrone.

Three people, including a young child, are also in hospital with serious injuries.

This morning the PSNI confirmed a woman died at the scene of a crash yesterday afternoon on the Windyhill road in Macosquin.

A PSNI statement said, "Police can confirm a woman has died following a road traffic collision outside Coleraine yesterday, Thursday 20th February, 2025."

The collision, which involved a Seat Ibiza and a Toyota Hilux, occurred on the Windyhill Road, Macosquin, at around 3.10pm. "

"Sadly, the female driver of the Seat died at the scene."

"Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the circumstances of the collision, and would like to hear from witnesses or anyone who may have captured dash-cam or other footage which could assist with enquiries."

The second fatal crash happened on the Old Loughry Road in Cookstown yesterday afternoon.

Two men and a young child were also taken to hospital with serious injuries.

A PSNI statement said, “Police can confirm that a woman has died as a result of a collision on the main Dungannon-Cookstown Road yesterday, Thursday 20 February.”

“The crash involving a Ford Ka and a Nissan Note occurred close to the Old Loughrey Road shortly before 5pm.”

The deceased, who was a passenger in the Ka, sadly died at the scene.”

“The male drivers of both vehicles and a young child who was travelling in the Nissan, were taken to hospital with serious injuries.”

“The Collision Investigation Unit investigating the circumstances of the crash would like to hear from witnesses and those who may have captured any footage in the area. They can be contacted by calling 101, quoting reference 1299 20/02/25 Information can also be provided online at http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/”