Large number of chickens perish in lorry fire which closed Co Tyrone road

The incident happened just before 6pm and was attended by fire appliances from Dungannon and Armagh. A Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson said: "Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used two jets and two hose reel jets to extinguish the fire. The incident was dealt with by 8.

50pm and the cause of the fire was accidental ignition." Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to NorthernIrelandWorld, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you. The Benburb Road was closed between The Square and Moy GAA pitch for almost three hours while the incident was being dealt with.



The PSNI say all roads have since been reopened. Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to NorthernIrelandWorld, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you..