Omagh crash claims life of lorry driver

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A lorry driver has died following a single-vehicle collision in Co Tyrone on Monday. Police say the man, aged in his 40s died at the scene following the incident on the Moylagh Road, Beragh.

The road was closed for a large part of Monday, December 23, but has now reopened to traffic in the area.

In a statement, a PSNI spokesperson said: "Police can confirm that a man aged in his 40s has sadly died following a single vehicle road traffic collision in the Moylagh Road area of Beragh."

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Inspector Cherith Adair, from the Collision Investigation Unit added: “Police received a report shortly after 7.50am on Monday, 23rd December , that a lorry had been involved in a collision.

“Officers attended, alongside our colleagues from partner emergency services. Sadly, the driver of the lorry was pronounced dead at the scene.

"The Moylagh Road, which was closed for a period of time following the collision, has since re-opened.


“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 our enquiries. You can call 101 and quote reference 267 of 23/12/24 or report online at http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/."

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