A man has died following a crash in Co Tyrone

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Sunday, 12 July 2020 14:23

By Brett Campbell

By Q Radio News

A man has died following a crash in Cookstown.

The single vehicle collision happened on the Lough Fea Road at around 12.45pm yesterday.

The Air Ambulance was dispatched however the driver of the MINI Cooper died at the scene.

Police are appealing for information.

PSNI Inspector Irvine said: “Officers, along with colleagues from Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and Air Ambulance, attended.

"Sadly a man, who was the driver and sole occupant of the car, was later pronounced dead at the scene.

“We are appealing to anyone who may have been on the Lough Rea Road, close to the turn off with the Churchtown Road, yesterday afternoon around the time of the collision, or anyone with dash cam footage, to get in touch with us.

"The investigation team can be contacted by calling 101, quoting reference number 916 of 11/07/20.”

The road has now re-opened.