Woman dies in two-car crash in County Tyrone

Police are appealing for witnesses to crash.

The accident happened on the Ballynakilly Road shortly before 9.10pm on Tuesday.

Police attended the scene along with other emergency services.

The female driver of a Renault Modus was treated at the scene but sadly passed away. The driver of a Volkswagen Golf was uninjured.

Police appealing for witnesses to the collision, or who may have captured dash cam footage, to contact them on 101, quoting reference number 1981 of 14/07/20.

Sinn Féin Mid Ulster MP Francie Molloy said: "I was saddened to hear of the death of a woman in a collision on the Ballynakilly Road in Coalisland.

"My thoughts are with the family, friends and loved ones of the woman who has lost her life in this tragic manner at this difficult time.

"I would appeal with anyone for information on what happened to bring it forward to the police."

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