'It has been a distressing period on our roads in recent weeks': Woman dies in two-vehicle collision in Enniskillen
Local politicians have offered their sympathies after a woman in her 30s has tragically died following a two-vehicle collision in Co Fermanagh.
The collision between a Toyota Yaris and a Volkswagen Amarok occurred on the Marble Arch Road area of Enniskillen at around 9.55pm on Tuesday.
Police, along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service attended, but sadly the driver of the Toyota Yaris was pronounced died at the scene.
The road, which was closed for a time between the New Line Road and the Bog Road, has since reopened.
Responding to the tragedy, UUP MLA Diana Armstrong said: “I was deeply saddened to hear of the tragic death of a woman on the Marble Arch Road, Florencecourt on St Patrick’s Day.
"My thoughts are with her family and loved ones at this very difficult time. It has been a distressing period on our roads in recent weeks, and once again I would urge everyone to take extra care when travelling.”
Those comments were echoed by DUP MLA Deborah Erskine, who labelled the woman’s death as “absolutely devastating news”.
She added: “Fermanagh and South Tyrone has been plunged into a deep sense of sadness in very recent times.
“My heart goes out to the family and friends of this woman. They will feel her loss most acutely.
“I pay tribute to the Police and Ambulance services who attended the scene."
Meanwhile, Sinn Fein MP for the area, Pat Cullen, also passed on her condolences.
A statement on social media reads: “Terribly sad news this morning that a woman has tragically lost her life in Florencecourt following a two-car collision. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends at this devastating time.
“Also thinking of the emergency services who attended the scene late yesterday evening.”
Sinn Féin MLA Jemma Dolan said how the death has turned the celebrations of St Patrick’s Day into a tragedy.
Police have appealed for information about the crash.
Detective Inspector Stewart, from the Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Our enquiries are continuing and we would appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have digital footage which could assist with our investigation, to contact the Collision Investigation Unit on 101, quoting reference number 1735 of 17/03/26.”