Tributes are pouring in for a young man who died in a crash early yesterday morning.
Liam Mulligan, 28, from Fivemiletown in Co Tyrone, died in the single vehicle crash.
The tragic accident occurred on the Belfast road, near the Monaghan and Tyrone border.
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The PSNI confirmed that Mr Mulligan died in the early hours of Tuesday morning (April 4).
A PSNI spokesperson said: "The single-vehicle collision, involving a silver Mercedes car, was reported to police shortly before 2.15am on Tuesday morning.
"Liam sadly died at the scene due to his injuries."
Police have opened an investigation into the tragedy and are appealing to anyone who witnessed it or has dashcam footage to get in touch.
The road where the crash occurred was closed for a short time and has since reopened.
Liam is survived by his ‘beloved’ mother Loretta and his three brothers and sister.
According to Mr Mulligan’s notice, no funeral arrangements have been made yet.
Fermanagh and South Tyrone DUP MLA Politician Deborah Erskine offered her condolences to Mr Mulligan’s family with a social media post.
Taking to her Facebook page, Ms Erskine wrote: "Our hearts are heavy and broken at the news of another death on our roads, overnight outside Fivemiletown.
"I extend my deepest sympathies to the Mulligan family and to all those who knew Liam. Keep them in your prayers at this sad and painful time."
Northern Ireland charity Life After which supports families bereaved by accidents shared a tribute for Mr Mulligan.
The tribute reads: "We are saddened to hear of the passing of Liam Mulligan after he was involved in an RTC near Fivemiletown this morning.
"Could everyone please keep Liam's family in your thoughts and prayers as they come to terms with this traumatic event.
"We at Life After offer our deepest sympathies to the Mulligan family and wish them Gods richest blessings in days and months ahead with the reassurance that we are there to provide support and assistance if or when required."
Members of the community also paid tribute, with one saying: "RIP."
"Sending prayers n hugs to Liam's family n friends," another wrote, while another said: "My heart goes out to his loved ones. May his wee soul rest in peace."
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