Three Fatalities and Multiple Injuries in County Tyrone Road Collision
A devastating multi-vehicle crash in Northern Ireland has resulted in three deaths and four injuries, according to the Police Service of Northern Ireland. The tragic incident occurred on Saturday evening along the Armagh Road near Moy in County Tyrone, sending shockwaves through the local community.
Details of the Fatal Incident
The collision involved three vehicles - a red BMW, a grey Volkswagen, and a white Audi - and took place at approximately 10:20 PM on Saturday. Emergency services rushed to the scene where they discovered three individuals had lost their lives: a 23-year-old woman and two men aged 31 and 48. All three fatalities occurred at the accident site.
Four additional people sustained injuries in the crash, with three requiring ongoing medical treatment. The PSNI confirmed that the Armagh Road at Moy remains closed as investigators continue their work at the scene.
Community Response and Official Statements
Fermanagh & South Tyrone MLA Diana Armstrong described the incident as "a very dark day for families who have been plunged into shock and mourning." The Ulster Unionist Party deputy leader expressed her deepest sympathies to those affected, noting that many in the community would be struggling 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," Ms. Armstrong stated. She extended her gratitude to the PSNI and emergency services who responded to the scene and transported the injured for medical attention.
Ongoing Investigation and Public Appeal
Police inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash are continuing. Authorities have issued a public appeal for anyone who was in the Armagh Road area of Moy on Saturday night and witnessed the incident to come forward with information that might assist their investigation.
The multi-vehicle collision represents one of the most serious road incidents in the region recently, highlighting ongoing concerns about road safety in Northern Ireland. As the community mourns the loss of three lives, questions remain about what factors contributed to this tragic event on the County Tyrone roadway.
