26/07/2006

Two die in County Tyrone collision

Two men have died following a road traffic collision in County Tyrone yesterday evening.

The incident happened on the main A5 road between Newtownstewart and Strabane at around 7pm, and involved two motorcycles and a lorry.

Police have confirmed that the two men who died were travelling on the motorcycles.

Detectives in County Tyrone have appealed for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact them on 0800 555 111.

(EF/SP)

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