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Children killed in road accident | Children killed in road accident |
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Two children and a man have died in a two-vehicle accident in Strabane, County Tyrone, police have said. | Two children and a man have died in a two-vehicle accident in Strabane, County Tyrone, police have said. |
Brother and sister Eamonn, 11, and Emma Sweeney, 13, from Castlederg died along with the driver of the other vehicle, Jonathan Miller, 18, from Artigarvan. | Brother and sister Eamonn, 11, and Emma Sweeney, 13, from Castlederg died along with the driver of the other vehicle, Jonathan Miller, 18, from Artigarvan. |
The accident happened on Fyfin Road, near Victoria Bridge, just after 0030 GMT on Saturday. | The accident happened on Fyfin Road, near Victoria Bridge, just after 0030 GMT on Saturday. |
The children's mother and brother were taken to hospital. Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. | |
Police have appealed for any witnesses to the accident to contact them. The road is expected to remain closed for most of the day. | Police have appealed for any witnesses to the accident to contact them. The road is expected to remain closed for most of the day. |