Tributes have been paid to a ‘cherished father’ and loving mum
Two of the people killed in a devastating three-vehicle crash on Saturday night have been named locally.
Two men, aged 31 and 48, and a woman, aged 23, were sadly pronounced dead at the scene and three further people were taken to hospital for their injuries.
Two of the deceased have been named locally as 31-year-old father Conor Quinn from Coalisland and 23-year-old mother Laura Hoy from Cookstown.
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Conor’s sister took to social media to share the tragic news about her brother’s passing, Belfast Live reported, calling him a “cherished father, brother and son”.
She said: “He will always be loved and missed.”
SDLP Armagh Councillor Thomas O’Hanlon has extended his condolences to the family of those involved.
Councillor Thomas O’Hanlon said: “This is a devastating tragedy for everyone involved. Three families and their wider communities have been plunged into deep grief. There are truly no words that can ease such pain, other than to offer our thoughts and prayers at this incredibly difficult time.
“Our thoughts and prayers are also with the first responders from all emergency services who attended the scene and were faced with such harrowing circumstances.
“May God protect and comfort all those affected by this tragedy.”
A press conference was held at the scene of the crash on Sunday afternoon. Assistant Chief Constable, Davy Beck said: “At around 10.20pm, Police received a report of a three-vehicle collision involving a red BMW, a grey Volkswagen and a white Audi.
“Officers attended, along with colleagues from other emergency services, however, two men, aged 31 and 48, and a woman, aged 23, were sadly pronounced deceased at the scene.
“Four other people sustained injuries, three of whom are receiving medical treatment.”
Fermanagh & South Tyrone MLA Diana Armstrong said it is “a very dark day for families who have been plunged into shock and mourning following last night’s road traffic collision”.
Ms Armstrong said she sends her “deepest sympathies and sincere condolences to the families and friends of those who died in this horrific collision, who must be totally at a loss to comprehend the scale of this tragedy”.
She added: “The toll of the loss of life in this incident has shocked the local community and many will be holding those impacted in their thoughts and prayers today. My thanks go to the PSNI and emergency services who attended the scene and transferred those affected for medical treatment.”
