Two who died suddenly understood to be father and son

The two people who died suddenly in County Tyrone, on Tuesday night were understood to be a father and son.

The deaths occurred in the Garvaghy Road area between Omagh and Ballygawley.

West Tyrone Ulster Unionist councillor Allan Rainey said both men were specialists in their own trades and would be sadly missed.

He said it was a tragedy and sent his condolences to the family.

"You can be certain that the people will rally around the family here, a family that was much respected and held in high esteem," he said.

"Here is a family, a popular family living in harmony amongst their friends and neighbours and to wake up to this kind of news is really devastating."

Fermanagh and Omagh councillor Bernard McGrath, SDLP, said the family was very well known.

McGrath said they were from a farming background, adding: "They're a hardworking family and well known in the area".

"The local community are very shocked, saddened and devastated it's just not something we are prepared for."