Politicians have expressed shock and sadness following the death of a woman in her thirties after a road traffic collision in Co Fermanagh.
The two-vehicle crash occurred on the Marble Arch Road in Florencecourt at approximately 9.55pm on Tuesday, March 17.
Detective Inspector Stewart, from the PSNI’s Collision Investigation Unit, said police received a report of a collision involving a Toyota Yaris and a Volkswagen Amarok.
“Officers, along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service attended; however, sadly, the driver of the Toyota Yaris was pronounced deceased at the scene,” he said.
The road was closed for a time between the New Line Road and the Bog Road, but has since reopened.
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Police have confirmed enquiries are ongoing and have appealed to anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have dash-cam or other digital footage, to contact them on 101, quoting reference number 1735 of 17/03/26.
Local politicians have since extended their sympathies to the woman’s family.
Fermanagh and South Tyrone MP Pat Cullen said it was “terribly sad news” that a woman had lost her life in the collision.
“My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends at this devastating time,” she said, also acknowledging the emergency services who attended the scene.
Ulster Unionist MLA Diana Armstrong said she was “deeply saddened” to hear of the woman’s death on St Patrick’s Day.
“It has been a distressing period on our roads in recent weeks, and once again I would urge everyone to take extra care when travelling,” she added.
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine described the incident as “absolutely devastating news”.
“Fermanagh and South Tyrone has been plunged into a deep sense of sadness in very recent times. My heart goes out to the family and friends of this woman. They will feel her loss most acutely,” she said.
Sinn Féin MLA Jemma Dolan added: "My immediate thoughts are with the family and friends of this woman who tragically lost her life on St. Patrick's Day. A day meant to be one of celebration is now one of tragedy for them.
"My thoughts also go out to others involved in the incident and to the emergency services who attended the scene.
"This is another life lost on our roads and another family devastated.
"I would urge anyone who can to assist the police in their investigations."
Police have reiterated their appeal for information as investigations continue.
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