04/09/2018

Teenager Critical Following Antrim Collision

A teenager is in a critical condition in hospital after being hit by a car in Antrim.

A five-year-old boy was also injured in the collision which happened on the Belfast Road at around 5.30pm on Monday, 03 September.

The 15-year-old girl was struck by a Suzuki Swift and the boy sustained a number of fractures and remains in hospital.

Police are urging anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/MH)


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