Lorry driver dies in single-vehicle collision in Co Tyrone

By Gráinne Ní Aodha, PA

A lorry driver has died in a single-vehicle crash in Co Tyrone.

Police said they received a report after 7.50am on Monday that a lorry had crashed in the Moylagh Road area of Beragh.

The lorry driver, a man aged in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Inspector Cherith Adair, from the Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Police received a report shortly after 7.50am on Monday, 23rd December, that a lorry had been involved in a collision.

“Officers attended, alongside our colleagues from partner emergency services. Sadly, the driver of the lorry was pronounced dead at the scene.

“The Moylagh Road, which was closed for a period of time following the collision, has since re-opened.

“Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the circumstances of the collision, and would like to hear from witnesses or anyone who may have captured dash-cam or other footage which could assist with our inquiries.

“You can call 101 and quote reference 267 of 23/12/24 or report online at http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.”