Teenager in critical condition following road collision in Co Tyrone

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A teenager is in a critical condition in hospital following a serious road traffic collision in Co Tyrone.

The collision involved a black Audi A3 car and a lorry, and occurred on the Eglish Road in Dungannon around 5.30pm on Friday.

The driver of the car, a man in his late teens, was taken to hospital following the incident where he remains in a critical condition.

The road was closed for a number of hours but has since re-opened.

Police in Dungannon are appealing for information following the incident.

Officers would ask anyone who witnessed the collision or who captured dash-cam footage which could be of assistance to their inquiries to contact them at Dungannon on 101, quoting reference number 1698 16/06/23.