Man dies in Tyrone road collision

A 43-year-old man has died following a crash in Strabane, Co Tyrone this morning.

A 43-year-old man has died following a crash in Strabane, Co Tyrone this morning.

The man died after the lorry he was driving collided with another lorry on the Melmount Road shortly after 3.30am.

A second man was taken to hospital where his injuries are not thought to be life threatening.

A PSNI spokeswoman said the road will remain closed for some time and diversions are in place.

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