Three individuals useless after ‘horrific’ multi-vehicle crash as 4 others injured

Three people have tragically died after a serious crash in Northern Ireland late on Saturday night (February 21).

At a press conference on Sunday, the PSNI confirmed the fatalities after three-vehicle road traffic collision in the Armagh Road area outside Moy at around 10:20pm yesterday.

The multi-vehicle collision involved a red BMW, a grey Volkswagen and a white Audi. Two men, aged 31 and 48, and a woman, aged 23, were sadly all pronounced deceased at the scene.

Officers confirmed four other people have sustained injuries and are currently receiving medical treatment. They did not confirm any further details about their identities or how serious the injuries are.

Assistant Chief Constable, Davy Beck said: “At around 10.20pm, Police received a report of a three-vehicle collision involving a red BMW, a grey Volkswagen and a white Audi.

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“Officers attended, along with colleagues from other emergency services, however, two men, aged 31 and 48, and a woman, aged 23, were sadly pronounced deceased at the scene.

“Four other people sustained injuries, three of whom are receiving medical treatment. “Enquires are continuing and anyone who was in the area and may have witnessed the incident or who has dashcam footage or any other information, should contact police on 101 quoting reference number 1654 – 21/02/26.”

Ulster Unionist Deputy Leader and Fermanagh & South Tyrone MLA Diana Armstrong called the incident a “very dark day” for the families of those involved, reports BelfastLive.

She said: “Today is a very dark day for families who have been plunged into shock and mourning following last night’s road traffic collision on the Armagh Road, Moy.

“I send my deepest sympathies and sincere condolences to the families and friends of those who died in this horrific collision, who must be totally at a loss to comprehend the scale of this tragedy.

“The toll of the loss of life in this incident has shocked the local community and many will be holding those impacted in their thoughts and prayers today.

“My thanks go to the PSNI and emergency services who attended the scene and transferred those affected for medical treatment.”

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