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Lauren Harte

Teenager in critical condition in hospital after Co Antrim crash

A teenager is in a critical condition in hospital following a road traffic collision in the Ballymena area on Thursday.

Police said the incident involved a bus and a dark navy-coloured Audi A3, shortly before 9am.

The collision occurred on the Cullybackey Road, a short distance from the village of Cullybackey.

Police are appealing for witnesses.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “We received a report of the incident, which involved a bus and an Audi A3, shortly before 9am.

“The driver of the Audi, a male in his teens, was taken to hospital following the incident, where he remains in a critical condition at this time.

“A number of minor injuries were reported among the passengers on the bus.

“Our enquiries are continuing and we are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time, and witnessed the incident, to contact us. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have dashcam footage.

“The number to call is 101, quoting reference number 354 of 07/10/21.”

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