A5 crash claims lives of two teenagers as PSNI issue appeal

Orlaith Clinton

1 May 2024 at 4:47 am·1-min read

Two young people have died at the scene of a crash on the A5 in Co Tyrone.

On Wednesday, the PSNI said the man, age 19, and girl, age 17, died as a result of a road traffic collision in the Doogary Road area of Omagh last night, Tuesday April 30.

Inspector Cherith Adair, from the Collision Investigation Unit, said: "We received a report of a single vehicle road traffic collision at around 9.50pm, involving a blue BMW. Officers attended, alongside colleagues from NIAS.

"A 19-year-old man and a 17-year-old girl sadly died at the scene.

"The Doogary Road, which was closed overnight, has now re-opened.

"Our investigation is continuing, and we are appealing to anyone who was travelling in the area and has dash-cam footage, to contact the Collision Investigation Unit on 101, and quote reference number 1806 of 30/04/24."

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