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Father, Daughter Lose Limbs After Devastating Collision
27 Jul
Summary
- Eight-year-old girl and father suffered amputations following collision.
- Driver charged with grievous bodily harm by dangerous driving.
- Suspect attempted to set fire to vehicle post-crash.
A man has been charged in connection with a road traffic collision that tragically resulted in a young girl and her father undergoing partial limb amputations. The incident occurred on Edergoole Road, Omagh, on July 25th. Brannon Mullan, 36, appeared in court facing multiple charges, including causing grievous bodily injury by dangerous driving and perverting the course of justice.
He is also accused of driving under the influence of alcohol and other vehicle-related offenses. Police arriving at the scene found the father and daughter with severe lower limb injuries. The man has since had an amputation below his ankle, while the eight-year-old girl has had an amputation below her knee, both described as life-changing.
During the court proceedings, it was revealed that witnesses observed a fire being set in the suspect's van shortly after the collision. Police objected to bail, citing Mullan's actions after the crash. Despite the defense highlighting his presence at the scene, bail was refused due to the severity of the victims' injuries.
