SDLP Councillor Sharon Haughey-Grimley had expressed her deep sadness as two young men lose their lives on the Cladymilltown Road, between Newtownhamilton and Markethill.
Cllr Haughey said, "The entire community are stunned by this very sad news this morning that two young men have lost their lives on the Cladymilltown Road.
"My thoughts and prayers are with the victims families at this devastating time and also with the injured passenger and I hope he makes a full recovery from this heartbreaking accident.
"Unfortunately this is not the first time that this particular road has claimed lives. Its an extremely dangerous and fast road with poor visibility at times. Driving conditions this morning were also undoubtedly affected by the bad weather.
"I urge all road users to take extra care on our roads at all times.
"Two families have been absolutely devastated today and no words will bring them comfort at this time but the prayers of the entire community are with them so that they may find the strength to face this."