The incident happened shortly before 3.30pm this afternoon on the road between Cookstown and Dungannon.Two of the adults who died were travelling in one of the vehicles with four children.The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service said it deployed two rapid response teams and several emergency crews after receiving a 999 call at 3.29pm.
In a statement it said that after assessment and initial treatment at the scene, four patients were taken to the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children. A woman was also taken by ambulance to the Royal Victoria Hospital. It is understood she suffered non-life threatening injuries. A large section of the Dungannon Road has been closed and the PSNI said it is likely to remain closed for some time.
Mostly very bad driving
Stats show that most fatal accidents occur during unnecessary journeys & within 5 miles of home.
Shocking news. God Bless those children and the extended families of the deceased, may they rest in Peace
This is one reason I don't drive yet,I just cycle, I'm lucky enough I don't need a car, so use other safer means
So sad god bless them
What an awful accident. God love all their families..the worse news!
So sad. May they all RIP
Terrible news, so sad
RIP sad news
Sorry for any family involved
Absolutely awful 😞
Absolutely horrific news, god bless their families and loved ones
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This is truly awful news just awful. I love my county but we have to endure some of the worst drivers in Ireland. Speeding, risky overtaking, impatience behind the wheel, all in some of the most foul weather and worst roads, it’s a recipe for disaster.
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slow down out there folks
Absolutely tragic news. Another lady died in a separate accident few miles away also. We never know when we leave the house. My heart breaks for those poor kids.