Two teenagers die following road crash in Co Tyrone

A 19-year-old man and a 17-year-old girl died in the accident on the Doogary Road near Omagh shortly before 10pm last night.

It is the latest tragedy on one of Northern Ireland’s most dangerous roads.

Inspector Cherith Adair, from the Collision Investigation Unit, said: "We received a report of a single vehicle road traffic collision at around 9.50pm, involving a blue BMW. Officers attended, alongside colleagues from NIAS.

“A 19-year-old man and a 17-year-old girl sadly died at the scene.

“The Doogary Road, which was closed overnight, has now re-opened.”

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SDLP MLA Daniel McCrossan said it was another tragedy.

“I am deeply saddened to hear that two people have lost their lives on the A5 road in an accident that occurred overnight,” he said.

“This is very tragic and heartbreaking for all those families affected and the wider community.

“My thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of the young man and woman who have died.”

Calls have been growing for an upgrade of the A5.

A scheme was announced 17 years ago, work has not yet started on the project, which has been beset by numerous delays and legal challenges.

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