Man dies after being hit by van in Co TyroneBy Cillian Sherlock, PAA man has died after being struck by a van in Co Tyrone. Police said a passing motorist raised concern for a man walking in Pomeroy Road towards Cookstown shortly after 11.30pm on Friday. “Sadly, despite providing first aid at the scene, alongside colleagues from other emergency services, the man was pronounced dead.”The driver of the van was taken to hospital for treatment to non-life-threatening injuries. Officers closed the road for a time as inquiries were conducted at the scene. Police asked members of the public to contact them if they saw a man walking in Pomeroy Road shortly after 11.15pm who was of slim to medium build and was wearing dark clothing and possibly carrying a rucksack.

Source: Irish Independent September 30, 2023 22:37 UTC