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Teenager dies in single-vehicle crash in Co Tyrone

The PSNI has issued an appeal for witnesses following the crash
The PSNI has issued an appeal for witnesses following the crash

A man has died following a road crash in Dungannon, Co Tyrone.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland said the 18-year-old died following the incident, which occurred on the Coalisland Road shortly after 10.50pm last night.

No other vehicles were involved.

"Officers attended, alongside our colleagues from partner emergency services. The driver of the vehicle was taken to hospital where he sadly passed away," said Inspector Cherith Adair from the Collision Investigation Unit.

"The Coalisland Road remains closed at this time."

Inspector Adair said detectives are investigating the circumstances of the crash and appealed to any witnesses, particularly anyone with video footage (including dash-cam) from the area around the time of the incident, to contact the PSNI.