Tragedy after three people die and four injured in Saturday evening crash in Co Tyrone
The PSNI earlier confirmed that three people have died following a road traffic collision in the Armagh Road area of Moy on Saturday evening.
In a statement Assistant Chief Constable, Davy Beck said: “At around 10.20pm, Police received a report of a three-vehicle collision involving a red BMW, a grey Volkswagen and a white Audi.
“Officers attended, along with colleagues from other emergency services, however, two men, aged 31 and 48, and a woman, aged 23, were sadly pronounced deceased at the scene.
“Four other people sustained injuries, three of whom are receiving medical treatment.
“Enquires are continuing and anyone who was in the area and may have witnessed the incident or who has dashcam footage or any other information, should contact police on 101 quoting reference number 1654 – 21/02/26.”
The Armagh Road, Moy remains closed at this time.
Fermanagh & South Tyrone MLA Diana Armstrong described what happened as “a very dark day for families who have been plunged into shock and mourning”.
Ms Armstrong said she sends them her “deepest sympathies and sincere condolences”, adding they must be “totally at a loss to comprehend the scale of this tragedy”.
The Ulster Unionist Party deputy leader said: “The toll of the loss of life in this incident has shocked the local community and many will be holding those impacted in their thoughts and prayers today.
“My thanks go to the PSNI and emergency services who attended the scene and transferred those affected for medical treatment.”
In a post on social media site X, Daire Hughes described what happened as “devastating news”.
The MP said: “Our sincerest sympathies to the families and friends of those who died in this immense tragedy, and to the affected communities.”
In a statement SDLP Armagh councillor Thomas O’Hanlon said: “Three families and their wider communities have been plunged into deep grief.
“There are truly no words that can ease such pain, other than to offer our thoughts and prayers at this incredibly difficult time.”
He also extended his condolences to the “first responders from all emergency services who attended the scene and were faced with such harrowing circumstances”.
Police say inquiries are continuing and have asked anyone who was in the area and witnessed the incident to contact them.
The Armagh Road at Moy remains closed.