Northern Ireland

Lorry driver killed in Co Tyrone crash

Police continue to investigate Beragh collision

The Moylagh Road in Beragh has reopened following Monday's crash in which a man in his 40s was killed.
The Moylagh Road in Beragh has reopened following Monday's crash in which a man in his 40s was killed.

A lorry driver in his 40s has died following a crash in Co Tyrone.

The single-vehicle collision happened in the Moylagh Road area of Beragh shortly after 7.50am on Monday.

The lorry driver was pronounced dead at the scene upon the arrival of emergency services, who found the lorry overturned.

The Moylagh Road was closed in both directions for a time on Monday, but has since reopened.

A PSNI spokesperson said: ”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.”

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The fatality brings to 65 the number of people killed on the north’s roads this year.

Meanwhile, a van driver remains in a critical condition following a two-vehicle crash in the Drumnakilly Road area of Omagh on Monday evening.

The driver of a car involved in the crash was also taken to hospital for treatment.