PSNI stock image [Aodhan Roberts/Belfast Telegraph]

PSNI stock image [Aodhan Roberts/Belfast Telegraph]

A motorcyclist has suffered potentially life-changing injuries in a crash in Co Tyrone.

The two-vehicle accident happened in the Aghnagar Road area near Ballygawley on Thursday evening.

One man has been arrested on various motoring offences.

Sergeant Laverty said: “At around 8:25pm, it was reported that a silver coloured KIA car and a motorcycle were involved in the collision.

“The motorcyclist, a man in his 30s, was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries that are described as potentially life changing.

“A 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily injury by dangerous driving, driving whilst unfit, driving while disqualified and using a motor vehicle without insurance. He remains in police custody at this time.

“The Aghnagar Road, which was closed following the incident, has reopened.”