Lorry driver dies in single-vehicle crash in Co Tyrone

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

The man was pronounced dead at the scene. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire
The man was pronounced dead at the scene. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire

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.

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“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 reopened.

“Collision investigation unit detectives are investigating the circumstances of the collision, and would like to hear from witnesses or anyone who may have captured dashcam 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/.”