A WOMAN has died following a collision between a car and a lorry in Strabane last night.
Margaret McLaughlin, who was a front seat passenger in the car, died in hospital from injuries she sustained in the crash which occurred at about 10.30 pm.
Her death brings to 17 the number of people killed on the North’s roads so far this year.
Police have appealed for witnesses to the crash to come forward.
Inspector Ray Wilson said: “The collision, between a lorry and a car, took place around 10.30 pm at the junction between the Urney Road and Great Northern Link.
“A short time later, 69 year old Margaret McLaughlin, who was a front seat passenger in the car died in hospital from injuries she sustained in the collision.
“Her husband, who was driving, remains in hospital. He is in a stable condition with injuries which are not thought to be life-threatening at this time.
“I would ask anyone who saw anything last night around the time of the incident that could help us with our enquiries, to contact police on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference 1317 of 24/4/17.
“A 20 year old man was arrested at the scene and is currently in custody, helping police with their enquiries.”
SDLP MLA Daniel McCrossan said that Mrs McLaughlin, who was from the Strabane area, “was very well known and loved”.
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