13/04/2006

One person dies in County Antrim crash

One person has died following a serious road traffic collision in County Antrim this morning.

Two cars were involved in the incident, which happened on the Ballyclare Road, close to Templepatrick at around 8am.

The victim's name has not yet been released.

Meanwhile, a man has been taken to hospital following another serious road incident in County Down.

It has been reported that a lorry and a car were involved in a collision close to the Billy Neill playing fields in Comber.

It is understood that the injured man was trapped in his vehicle for some time and is reported to be in a critical condition.

(EF/SP)

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