The collision happened on the A5 Tullyvar Road just before 7.20am on Thursday. Three people died and four others were taken to hospital after the accident involving a lorry and a minibus near Aughnacloy. On Friday, First Minister designate Michelle ONeill said her heartfelt sympathies are with those affected. Police have appealed for witnesses or anyone with dash-cam footage to contact them on 101. More than 100 police hurt in French May Day protests, Fighter jets are roaring over my home in Sudan, Russia launches missile attacks on Ukraine. The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service said they received a 999 call at 13:42 GMT about an . 2023 BBC. "I would like to wish the injured a full and speedy recovery, unfortunately Strabane is no stranger to tragedy but we are a caring and compassionate community and we will be there for these family in the days and weeks ahead, he added. A man in his 30s has died following a crash on the A1 near Hillsborough, County Down. It is understood those who died were members of the same family from Strabane. Three people have been killed and four injured in a crash on the A5 Tullyvar Road in County Tyrone. . crashes 6:39pm Apr 16, 2023 Man killed in crash on Hume Highway south of Sydney Four children and a woman were also injured in the collision . The Mellon Country Inn Hotel said it was closing to non-guests. 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Cordons have been lifted and residents allowed to return to their homes. It is understood that two vehicles were involved in a head-on collision. A statement from the PSNI has asked people not to share images taken at the scene of Thursday's crash. Two of the injured people have been taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast and the other two to Craigavon Area Hospital. "As the news has emerged the community has been greatly supporting the family and will continue to do so in the days ahead.". A section of the motorway, between Junction 9 at Moira and Junction 10 Lough Road, was closed in both directions for a time following the fatal crash. West Tyrone SDLP MLA Daniel McCrossan said he knows some of those involved in the latest crash and the Strabane community is "devastated. Read about our approach to external linking. I would like to thank all the emergency services for their prompt response at what would surely have been a traumatic experience for all involved.. Six ambulances and other emergency services were called to the crash near Aughnacloy at about 07:19 BST. The community of Strabane is in all of our thoughts during this heartbreaking time, she said. Retrieved 1 January 2022. "Police are aware of inappropriate photographs taken of the scene of the fatal collision in Aughnacloy being shared on social media and other platforms. Mein Nisinta Seirbhse Poibl na hireann, Funeral held for Belfast mountaineer Noel Hanna, Vigil held for family members killed in Co Tyrone crash, 'Difficult decisions' for NI as UK publishes budget, 'Punishment' budget directed at DUP over Stormont block, Family of Patsy Kelly failed by police - NI Ombudsman. There are no words for this sort of accident," he added. NI woman on the day her life changed forever after loss of husband in crash The accident took place on the busy A5 road linking Dublin and the north west. 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