A police spokesperson said: “Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service have made us aware that water in the area of Tullagh Road / Tullagh Drive may have become contaminated as a result of oil leaking. The water is said to have a yellow tinge to it. " Residents are advised not to drink water until Northern Ireland Water attend and assess the situation and issue an update to residents once it is safe to consume / use water again.
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Cookstown: PSNI at scene of fire and warn residents not to drink potentially contaminated tap water

Police in Cookstown have been in attendance at a fire in the Tullagh Road area of Cookstown on Saturday afternoon.