Man in critical condition after being struck by lorry in Co Antrim crash

A man in his 60s is in a critical condition in hospital after being struck by a lorry in Ballyclare on Friday night.

Police say the incident happened on the Doagh Road in the Co Antrim[1] town at the Foundry Lane junction around 11pm.

PSNI[2] officers and the NI Ambulance Service attended the scene of the crash after the road was closed overnight, but since reopened on Saturday morning.

An investigation into the crash is underway, according to the PSNI.

"Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a serious single-vehicle road traffic collision on the Doagh Road, Ballyclare," a statement said.

Inspector Moore said: “Police received a report shortly after 11pm on Friday, 22nd December that a collision had occurred between a man, aged in his 60s, and a lorry at the junction of Foundry Lane.

“Officers attended the scene along with our colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and medical treatment was provided at the scene.

“The man was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries and remains in a critical condition at this time.

“The road which was closed for a time has since reopened to all traffic this morning, Saturday 23rd December.

“Our investigation is now underway to establish exactly what happened. We would appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have dash-cam footage to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 2113 22/12/23.”

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