A Lorry driver has died following a collision in Co Tyrone this morning.
Police have confirmed that a man in his 20s has died following the single vechile collision on the Beltany Road shortly before 8.20am on Tuesday, August 16.
The man had been driving a Scania lorry and died of his injuries at the scene.
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The Beltany Road outside Omagh remains closed while enquiries take place and is expected to remain closed overnight with diversions in place.
Sergeant Green from the Collision Investigation Unit said: “The one-vehicle collision occurred shortly before 8.20am this morning, Tuesday, 16th August. The man who was driving a Scania articulated lorry, died at the scene from his injuries.
“The Beltany Road currently remains closed to traffic while enquiries are ongoing. Local diversions are in place and the road is expected to remain closed overnight.
“We are appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have any dash-cam footage or information which could assist officers with their enquiries, to contact the Collision Investigation Unit on 101, and quote reference number 310 of 16/08/22.”
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