Man dies in Ballycastle crash involving lorry

A man has died following a crash involving a lorry and a car in Ballycastle.

The collision happened at Moyarget Road on Friday 19th May.

Emergency services attended the collision but the man passed away at the scene.

A woman in her 70s has been taken to hospital for treatment for her injuries.

Detective Sergeant Neil Harrison from the Collision Investigation Unit said: “Police received a report shortly before 12:10pm of a collision involving a car and a lorry”.

“The Moyarget Road currently remains closed to motorists at this time and is likely to remain so for a considerable period of time.

“Please avoid the area where possible and seek an alternative route for your journey.

“We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or have any dash cam footage, or information which could assist us with our investigation, to contact the Collision Investigation Unit 101, and quote reference number 765 of 19/05/23.”

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