Woman (82) dies following two vehicle A5 crash 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.
The road remained closed for a short time after the collision.
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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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