A man in his 20s has been killed following a crash in Co Tyrone on Wednesday afternoon, it is understood.
The man died after a collision was reported to have taken place on the Tullywiggan Road outside Cookstown, with emergency services attending the scene.
Police confirmed they were in attendance at a serious road traffic collision earlier on Wednesday.
UPDATE: Man killed in Cookstown crash has been named
Motorists were advised to avoid the area following the collision.
"Motorists are advised to avoid the Tullywiggan Road in Cookstown this afternoon (Wednesday 6th April) due to a serious road traffic collision. Local diversions are in place," a police spokesperson said.
UUP councillor for the Cookstown area Trevor Wilson said the young man's death was a 'tragedy'.
“This is a tragedy and my thoughts and prayers are with all those involved, especially the family of the deceased,” Cllr Wilson said.
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