
Woman (82) dies following two vehicle A5 crash in Co Tyrone
Bernadette 'Bernie' Cranley who was from Lifford in Co Donegal, was aged 82
Bernadette 'Bernie' Cranley who was from Lifford in Co Donegal, was aged 82.
A woman has died following a two vehicle crash off the A5 in Co Tyrone.
Bernadette 'Bernie' Cranley who was from Lifford in Co Donegal, was aged 82.
She was the driver of a silver Toyota Vitz which was in collision with a blue Suzuki Vitara on the Mellon Road between Omagh and Newtownstewart near the folk park at around 12.30pm.
The other driver, a woman in her 70s, was taken to hospital by ambulance for treatment to what have been described as serious injuries.
Bernadette 'Bernie' Cranley who was from Lifford in Co Donegal, was aged 82.
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The road remained closed for a short time after the collision.
Inspector Cherith Adair, from the Collision Investigation Unit, said: 'Our enquiries are ongoing into the circumstances of the collision, and we would like to hear from witnesses or anyone who may have captured dash-cam footage which could assist us.
'The number to call is 101, quoting reference 704 of 24/05/25. Alternatively, you can report online at http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.'

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