Pensioner dies in County Antrim crash

The man in is 70s died at the scene of the crash in Ballynure

The crash happened on Friday evening
Author: Tara GriffithsPublished 24 hours ago

A man in his 70s has died in a crash in County Antrim.

It happened on the Belfast Road in Ballynure on Friday evening.

Collision Investigation Unit, Inspector Cherith Adair said: “It was reported to police at around 6.30pm on Friday that a black Porsche Cayenne mounted a roundabout on the Belfast Road and collided with a lorry.

"Sadly a man in his 70s was pronounced dead at the scene.

"A woman has been taken to hospital for treatment of her injuries, which are not believed to be life threatening at this stage.

“The Belfast Road had been closed but has since reopened.

“Enquiries are continuing and police would appeal to anyone with any information or dashcam footage available, to contact them on 101 quoting reference number 1323 – 20/12/24.”

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