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Connor Lynch

Man dies after crash between car and lorry in Co Antrim

A man has died after a crash between a car and a lorry in Co Antrim this morning.

The emergency services were called to the incident on the Carrickfergus Road, Ballynure, close to the Ballylagan Road at around 9.15am.

The male driver of the car was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police have closed the road following the collision and have said that it will be some time before it is reopened again.

An appeal has been issued to anyone who may have witnessed the collision or captured it on dashcam.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "A man has died following a road traffic collision in the Ballyclare area this morning (Monday 11th January). 

"The two-vehicle collision on the Carrickfergus Road, close to the Ballylagan Road, Ballynure, was reported to police at approximately 9.15am, and involved a car and a lorry. 

"Emergency services, including police, responded. 

"Sadly, the male driver of the car was pronounced dead at the scene.

"Police are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision, or who captured it on their dash cam, to call 101 and quote reference number 285 of 11/01/21.


"Officers remain at the scene this afternoon, conducting their enquiries, and it's envisaged the Ballylagan Road and Carrickfergus Road will both remain closed for some time. 

"There are no further details at this time."

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