Man dies in Antrim road traffic collision

A man has died following a road traffic collision in Antrim.

It happened just after nine o'clock on Thursday morning in the Steeple Road area.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "At approximately 9.35am, we received a report of a two vehicle road traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a lorry. The male, who was the rider of the motorcycle, sadly died at the scene as a result of his injuries.

“The Steeple Road remains closed at this time.

“Enquiries are continuing and anyone who witnessed the collision or with CCTV or other footage that could assist with our investigation is asked to contact police at the Collision Investigation Unit on 101 quoting reference number 325 16/01/25.”