Police have confirmed that the two men and a woman who lost their lives in Saturday night’s horrific road tragedy near Moy had been travelling in the same vehicle.

Conor Quinn (31) from the Derrylaughan area near Coalisland; John Guy (48) of Keady, Co Armagh who was formerly from Dublin and Laura Hoy-Henry (23) from the Cookstown area died at the scene of the crash.

The three-vehicle collision on the Armagh Road involving a red BMW, a grey Volkswagen and a white Audi.

In a statement on Monday evening, police confirmed the three deceased had been travelling together in the BMW.

Laura Hoy-Henry, 23 and from the Cookstown area; 48-year-old John Guy, who was originally from Dublin but living in Keady in Co Armagh, and Conor Quinn, 31, from Derrylaughan in Co Tyrone died following a collision close to Moy at the weekend.

placeholder image — Laura Hoy-Henry, 23 and from the Cookstown area; 48-year-old John Guy, who was originally from Dublin but living in Keady in Co Armagh, and Conor Quinn, 31, from Derrylaughan in Co Tyrone died following a collision close to Moy at the weekend.

Another female passenger in the same vehicle was also injured.

Detective Inspector Stewart said: “Our thoughts are with their families at this time as they come to terms with the devastating loss of their loved ones, and we will continue to support them.

"Two people travelling in the grey Volkswagen Amarok reported injuries that required medical treatment, while the driver of a white Audi Q3, also involved in the collision, reported minor injuries.

"Our enquiries are continuing today, and anyone who was in the area and may have witnessed the collision, or who has dashcam footage or any other information, should contact police on 101 quoting reference number 1654 21/02/26.”

Arrangements for the funerals of the three victims have yet to be announced

A family notice for Mr Quinn remembers him as “beloved son of Bernie (nee Gates) and Hugh. Cherished father of Riley, Garry, Cathair, Turlough. Much loved brother of Roisin (Dean Marshall), Padraig (Álanna), Cathal (Roxanne). Grandson of John and Mary Gates and the late Paddy and Mary Ellen Quinn (R.I.P).”

The notice continues: “Very deeply regretted by his sorrowing sons, mother, father, sister, brothers, grandparents, sisters in law, brother in law, niece, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, Nicole Colhoun, Grainne Morrow and the extended Quinn and Gates family circle and friends.”

Derrytresk GFC expressed “deep sadness” on hearing of the tragic passing of their former player.

"Conor proudly represented the club through to minor level, wearing the blue and white with commitment and pride. He will be remembered fondly by teammates, coaches and all within Derrytresk who had the pleasure of knowing him,” the club posted online.

"Our heartfelt condolences are extended to his mother Bernie and father Hugh, his sister Róisín, his brothers Cathal and Pádraig. His children Riley, Garry, Cathair, Turlough, the entire Quinn family circle at this incredibly difficult time. The Quinn family are long associated with our club, and we share deeply in their sorrow.”

A family notice for Laura Hoy-Henry, of Ballinderry Bridge Road, fondly remembers her as “precious daughter of Dympna Hoy (nee McCann) and Dessie Henry also stepdaughter of Benny O’Neill and Marie Henry (nee Quinn).

"Devoted mother of Laoise (O’Neill).

"Cherished sister of Liam (Denise), Noleen, Anthony, Rebecca (Callum), Lesley-Anne (Noel), Stephen, David (Jessica) and the late Linda (Owens) (R.I.P).

"Cherished granddaughter of the late Rosemary and Tony (McCann) and the late Florence and Finley Henry (R.I.P).”

A family notice for Mr Guy remembers him as “Dearly beloved daddy to Troy, Maddie, Carla, Tiana, Brogan and Morgan Cherished son of Harry and Caroline and loving brother to Regina, Aisling and Christopher.”