Three people have died following a collision on a Co Tyrone road this morning involving lorry and minibus.
The emergency services were called to the Tullyvar Road in Aughnacloy at around 7.19am on Thursday, April 27, following a serious collision involving two vehicles.
It is understood that a minibus was involved in a head-on collision with a lorry on the road.
Read more: A5 Tullyvar Road in Aughnacloy closed after fatal crash as four others hospitalised
Six emergency ambulances and three ambulance officers were sent to the scene, with four people being taken to hospital.
West Tyrone MP Órfhlaith Begley said that she was heartbroken at the news of another tragedy on the A5.
She said: "More heartbreaking news on the A5.
"My thoughts are with all involved this morning in the very serious road collision near Aughnacloy.
"The news of yet another tragedy on the A5 further re-enforces the need for its long-overdue upgrade."
Clogher Valley DUP councillor Mark Robinson said that it was devastating news for the area and extended his sympathies to the families of those involved.
He said: "I would like to express my sympathies to the families of those who have been involved in this tragic collision.
"It is devastating news for everyone in the Clogher valley area and our hearts go out to everyone involved in this tragedy."
Police have confirmed that three people died in the two-vehicle collision and are appealing for information.
Sergeant Harrison from the Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Our investigation is underway and we are appealing to anyone who was travelling in the area at the time of the collision or who has dash-cam footage to please contact us on 101 quoting quote reference number 283 of 27/04/23.”
The road has since reopened.
A NIAS spokesperson said: "The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service received a 999 call at 07:19 on Thursday, 27 April 2023 following reports of an RTC in the Tullyvar Road Area, Aughnacloy.
"NIAS despatched one Rapid Response Paramedic, six Emergency Ambulances and three Ambulance Officers to the scene. The HEMS team was also tasked to attend, doing so by response car. Ambulance Control also tasked a Doctor the incident.
"Following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, two patients were taken to Royal Victoria Hospital by ambulance and two were taken to Craigavon Area Hospital by ambulance."
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