Man in 20s critical after car and milk lorry collide in Ballycastle

By Q Radio News

A man in his 20s remains critically ill in hospital following a crash in Ballycastle. 

A milk lorry and VW Golf collided on Straid Road at around 8.30am yesterday morning. 

Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or has any dash-cam footage, to contact them on 101.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "The Straid Road, Ballycastle, has re-opened to traffic following a road traffic collision yesterday (Saturday 26th June) morning.

A milk tanker and car collided on Straid Road in Ballycastle this morning.

It's understood one patient has been airlifted to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast.

The road has been closed since 8.30am while investigators examine the scene. pic.twitter.com/bBqmfGGGWU

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"The two vehicle collision, which involved a black Volkswagen Golf and a lorry, was reported at approximately 8.20am.

"A man in his 20s was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition at this time.

"Enquiries are ongoing, and police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or has any dash-cam footage, to contact them via 101, quoting reference number 488 of 26/06/21."