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Omagh Road expected to remain closed for number of hours following ‘serious’ collision

The Omagh Road, between Ballygawley and Omagh, is closed in both directions near its junction with the Garvaghy Bridge Road following a serious road traffic collision.

The road is likely to remain closed for a number of hours.

Diversions are in place however delays are expected.

A spokesperson for the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) said: “The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service received a 999 call at 10.17pm on Monday following reports of an crash in the Omagh Road area, Garvaghey.

“NIAS dispatched three emergency ambulances, an ambulance officer and a rapid response paramedic to the scene.

“Following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, two people were taken to Craigavon Area Hospital by Ambulance.”

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