Adult and child rushed to hospital following RTC in County Antrim

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The scene of the serious crash near Ballymoney. The area is known locally as Walkers Cross. Pic Steven McAuley/McAuley Multimedia

By Q Radio News

An adult and child have been taken to hospital following a two vehicle crash in County Antrim.

It happened on the Gracehill Road near Ballymoney at around 5 yesterday evening.

Two other children and an adult were also in the car - their conditions are unknown.

The casualties are being treated at Antrim Area and Royal Victoria Hospitals.

A statement from the NI Ambulance Service says:

"The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service received a 999 call at 17:03 following reports of a RTC on Gracehill Road, Co Antrim

Information passed by the caller indicated that 2 vehicles were involved and that there was potentially five casualties including three adults and two children. 

NIAS despatched a Rapid Response Paramedic and 3 A&E crews to the scene. The Charity Air Ambulance was also tasked to the incident. 

Following assessment and initial treatment by the medical teams at the scene one person was taken to Antrim Area Hospital by ambulance and a child was transferred by Air Ambulance to the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children. "

 

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