A man in his forties has died following a road traffic collision near Aughnacloy yesterday (Saturday) evening.

Police have confirmed that the man died after the white Ford Transit van he was driving was involved in a collision on the Tullyvar Road in Aughnacloy shortly before 8.30pm.

Police are appealing for anyone who was travelling on the Tullyvar Road last night and who witnessed the collision to contact local police in Dungannon or the Collision Investigation Unit by calling 101 and quoting reference number 1138 of 20/08/16.

The Tullyvar Road has now reopened to traffic.