Three people have died following a road traffic collision on the Armagh Road, near Moy, on Saturday night.
Officers received a report at about 10.20pm of a serious three-vehicle collision involving a red BMW, a grey Volkswagen and a white Audi.
Two men, aged 31 and 48, and a 23-year-old woman, were pronounced dead at the scene.
During a press briefing at the scene, 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.
“Enquires are continuing and anyone who was in the area and may have witnessed the incident or who has dashcam footage or any other information, should contact police on 101 quoting reference number 1654 – 21/02/26.”
Earlier, a spokesperson for the The Northern Ireland Ambulance said: “The NIAS received a 999 call at 22:23 on Saturday, February 21, following reports of a serious road traffic collision on Armagh Road, Moy.
“NIAS dispatched three Rapid Response Paramedics, seven Emergency Crews, one HART Crew, an Ambulance Officer and an Ambulance Doctor to the incident.
“Following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, two patients were taken to Craigavon Area Hospital and another to Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast.”
The Armagh Road, Moy remains closed at this time.
Meanwhile, South Tyrone MLA Diana Armstrong said: “Today is a very dark day for families who have been plunged into shock and mourning following last night’s road traffic collision on the Armagh Road, Moy.
“I send my 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.
“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.”
Newry and Armagh MLA Gareth Wilson has also expressed his shock and offered sympathies to the families of the deceased.
He said: “This is absolutely horrific news and my thoughts and prayers are with the families of the deceased at this awful time.
“This is a really terrible incident and once again a road traffic accident has caused untold grief and misery on a significant scale.
“The continuance and frequency of fatal road traffic accidents is deeply worrying as incidents continue to claim lives.
“It is absolutely essential that we all take extra care when travelling on the road network, the dangers are so very real as this latest accident very sadly and tragically illustrates.”
SDLP Councillor Thomas O’Hanlon described it as “devastating tragedy for everyone involved”.
He added: “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.
“The Armagh Road will remain closed while police continue their investigations. Motorists are asked to avoid the area and follow all diversionary routes currently in place.
“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.”
