22/08/2016

Man Dies In Tyrone Road Crash

A man in his 40s has died in a road crash in Aughnacloy, Co Tyrone.

The collision occurred on the Tullyvar Road just before 8.20pm on Saturday, 20 August.

He was the driver of a white coloured Ford Transit van.

The road was closed but it has now been reopened.

Police are appealing for witnesses to contact them.

Sinn Féin MLA Michelle Gildernew said: "The local community is in shock following the death of man in his 40s in a collision on the Tullyvar Road in Augnacloy.

"Any death on our roads is one too many and a tragedy for all those involved.

"My thoughts are with the family and friends of this man at this difficult and sad time."

(CD/JP)

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