Three people dead and four injured in triple-vehicle crash at Tyrone / Armagh border
Three people have been confirmed dead as a result of a crash near the village of Moy.
It happened on the Armagh Road, around the Co Tyrone / Co Armagh border at about 10.20pm last night, the PSNI said.
The crash, which was initially said by police to involve two vehicles, is now believed to have involved a red BMW, a grey Volkswagen, and a white Audi.
Assistant chief constable Davy Beck said: “Officers attended, along with colleagues from other emergency services, however, two men, aged 31 and 48, and a woman, aged 23, were sadly pronounced deceased at the scene.
“Four other people sustained injuries, three of whom are receiving medical treatment.
“Enquires are continuing and anyone who was in the area and may have witnessed the incident or who has dashcam footage or any other information, should contact police on 101 quoting reference number 1654 – 21/02/26.”
The Armagh Road remains closed at this time.
Diana Armstrong, UUP deputy leader and Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA, said: “Today is a very dark day for families who have been plunged into shock and mourning following last night’s road traffic collision on the Armagh Road, Moy.
"I send my deepest sympathies and sincere condolences to the families and friends of those who died in this horrific collision, who must be totally at a loss to comprehend the scale of this tragedy.
“The toll of the loss of life in this incident has shocked the local community and many will be holding those impacted in their thoughts and prayers today.
“My thanks go to the PSNI and emergency services who attended the scene and transferred those affected for medical treatment.”