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Jock Rafferty, 71, Killed After Car Crashes Into Spar Shop in Clonoe

Police have launched a collision investigation with a public appeal for witnesses.

Overview

  • Police received a report around 12:20 pm that a car had driven into the Spar on Moor Road in Clonoe, where a 71-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • PSNI identified the victim as Gerard “Jock” Rafferty, 71, from the Coalisland area.
  • Emergency services attended, including PSNI, the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, the NI Air Ambulance with HEMS, and the Fire and Rescue Service.
  • NIAS said one emergency ambulance was dispatched and confirmed no patients were transported from the scene.
  • Moor Road remains closed between Washingbay Road and Gortgonis Road as investigators appeal for witnesses or digital footage via 101, quoting reference 651 of 28/01/26.