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08/01/2014
One Person Killed In Serious RTC
Police have said that one person has died following a serious road traffic collision in Co Tyrone.
Five people - three men and two women - were taken to hospital following the incident.
The two vehicle collision happened near Strabane, on the main road from Sion Mills to Victoria Bridge, just before 11am on Wednesday morning.
Four fire appliances were dispatched to the scene along with paramedics.
A spokesperson for the Western Health and Social Care Trust is quoted as saying: "Altnagelvin Hospital's emergency department is dealing with a small number of patients with complex needs.
"We would ask that the public only visit Altnagelvin's emergency department if absolutely necessary."
Diversions are currently in place at Victoria Bridge and on the Strabane side of Sion Mills. Police have asked people to avoid the area.
(JP)
Five people - three men and two women - were taken to hospital following the incident.
The two vehicle collision happened near Strabane, on the main road from Sion Mills to Victoria Bridge, just before 11am on Wednesday morning.
Four fire appliances were dispatched to the scene along with paramedics.
A spokesperson for the Western Health and Social Care Trust is quoted as saying: "Altnagelvin Hospital's emergency department is dealing with a small number of patients with complex needs.
"We would ask that the public only visit Altnagelvin's emergency department if absolutely necessary."
Diversions are currently in place at Victoria Bridge and on the Strabane side of Sion Mills. Police have asked people to avoid the area.
(JP)
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