Two children are still in a critical condition in hospital following the collisionon Tuesday afternoon.
They were involved in a collision with a white Audi A3 on the Staffordstown Road at around 4.40pm on Tuesday afternoon.
Emergency services rushed the schoolchildren to Antrim Area Hospital, however they're now receiving treatment in the Royal Victoria Hospital.
SDLP Councillor Roisin Lynch said "My immediate thoughts and prayers are with the two children who remain in a critical condition following this terrible crash."
"My thoughts and the thoughts of the entire community will also be with their families at this incredibly difficult time."
" This incident has shocked local people and I have no doubt that they'll do everything they can to help."
"This is a horrific experience for any family to go through."
Inspector Bradley has appealed to anyone who was in the area and who witnessed the collision to contact officers at Antrim on 101
Staffordstown Rd in Antrim is closed in both directions following a serious road traffic collision. Please seek alternative route.
— PSNI (@PoliceServiceNI) January 17, 2017
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