Bus Hijacked in Co Tyrone | Belfast News

A Translink Goldliner bus was hijacked in Co Tyrone, with the suspect forcing all passengers off but keeping the driver onboard. The bus sped toward Newtownstewart, triggering a high-speed police chase along the A5 that included multiple collisions—including a hit on a police car. The pursuit ended in Strabane’s Head of the Town area, where officers stopped the bus and arrested a 30-something man, reportedly armed with a knife. One person was hospitalized; Fountain Street was closed during the incident. Translink is cooperating as police continue their investigation into this dramatic and dangerous event. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c16636ec03a74a16