21/07/2026
Two People Die In Single-Vehicle Collision In Glenariffe
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has confirmed two people died following a single-vehicle collision in the Glenariffe area of Ballymena on Saturday, 18 July.
Detective Inspector Stewart from the Collision Investigation Unit, said: "Police received a report shortly before 9.10pm of a collision involving a silver Ford Transit Custom van in the Glenariffe Road area.
"Officers, along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, and Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service attended.
"The occupants of the van, a 41-year-old man, and 31-year-old woman, were both sadly pronounced deceased at the scene.
"No other injuries were reported. The Glenariffe Road, which was closed for a time, has since fully reopened.
"Our enquiries are continuing, and we would appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have any information which could assist with our investigation, including dash-cam or other footage, to contact the Collision Investigation Unit on 101, quoting reference number 1423 18/07/26."
Information can also be submitted via the non-emergency online reporting form at www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.
Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/.
Detective Inspector Stewart from the Collision Investigation Unit, said: "Police received a report shortly before 9.10pm of a collision involving a silver Ford Transit Custom van in the Glenariffe Road area.
"Officers, along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, and Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service attended.
"The occupants of the van, a 41-year-old man, and 31-year-old woman, were both sadly pronounced deceased at the scene.
"Our enquiries are continuing, and we would appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have any information which could assist with our investigation, including dash-cam or other footage, to contact the Collision Investigation Unit on 101, quoting reference number 1423 18/07/26."
Information can also be submitted via the non-emergency online reporting form at www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.
Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/.
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