Newtownbutler two vehicle crash claims life of man in his 30s

A man in his 30s has died after a two-vehicle crash in Co Fermanagh, police have confirmed. The collision happened in Newtownbutler on Wednesday, May 8.

The PSNI says a report was received shortly after 6pm of a crash on Clones Road involving a white Ford Connect van and a white Peugeot Partner van.

Officers attended, alongside the Ambulance Service and the Fire and Rescue Service.

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PSNI Collision Investigation Unit Inspector Adair added: “A man aged in his 30’s, the driver of the Ford van, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

"A man in his 20’s was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries which are not thought to be life threatening. The Clones Road was closed for a number of hours but has since re-opened.”

"An investigation is ongoing and officers would ask anyone with any information, or who may have dash-cam or mobile phone footage available, to get in contact with them at the Collision Investigation Unit in Sprucefield on 101, quoting reference number 1625 08/05/24", police added.

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