Man (18) dies in hospital after road crash in Dungannon

Police said the crash involved a Peugeot 207 on the Coalisland Road.
Man (18) dies in hospital after road crash in Dungannon

By David Young, PA

An 18-year-old man has died in a single-vehicle crash in Dungannon.

The crash involving a black Peugeot 207 happened on the Coalisland Road at about 10:50pm on Tuesday.

PSNI Inspector Cherith Adair, from the police’s collision investigation unit, said: “Officers attended, alongside our colleagues from partner emergency services.

“The driver of the vehicle was taken to hospital where he sadly passed away.”

The Coalisland Road remained closed on Wednesday morning.

Officers have urged witnesses to come forward.

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