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Teenager who died in crash was 'one of a kind'
Police said the 16-year-old died after a collision involving a scrambler and a Scania lorry, and witnesses are being sought.
On Thursday, July 30, 2026, 16-year-old Connor Magee Campbell died following a collision involving a scrambler and a Scania lorry on Derryloughan Road in Coalisland, Co Tyrone.
Detective Inspector Stewart from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Collision Investigation Unit confirmed emergency crews provided treatment at the scene; Campbell was later taken to hospital where he died from his injuries.
St Joseph's College and Clonoe O'Rahillys GAA club expressed 'profound sadness' at the passing of their member, while the Ogras Centre described Campbell as 'a young man with the kindest of hearts.'
Local SDLP councillor Malachy Quinn said the area is 'shocked and deeply saddened,' as a family notice remembered Campbell as the 'beloved son of Brian and Megan Campbell and the late Kayleigh Magee RIP.'
Police continue investigating the circumstances, appealing for witnesses or dash-cam footage of the incident; anyone with information is asked to contact 101, quoting reference 1724.