Ballycastle tragedy: Mum Clare and daughter Bethany attended Bush Tots group - Presbyterian Church urges people to pray for other daughter Hannah still in hospital

Bushmills Presbyterian Church has expressed sadness at the tragic death of mum Clare Smyth and her young daughter, Bethany, in Ballycastle on Tuesday.
Andrew Quinn
By Andrew Quinn
Published 13th May 2020, 13:55 BST
Updated 13th May 2020, 14:49 BST
General view of the scene where a mother and daughter were killed in a road crash on the Whitepark Road, just outside Ballycastle, County Antrim. (Photo: Presseye)General view of the scene where a mother and daughter were killed in a road crash on the Whitepark Road, just outside Ballycastle, County Antrim. (Photo: Presseye)
General view of the scene where a mother and daughter were killed in a road crash on the Whitepark Road, just outside Ballycastle, County Antrim. (Photo: Presseye)

Mrs. Smyth and her little daughter Bethany were killed when a quad bike collided with a tractor.

Mrs. Smyth's other daughter, Hannah, was also injured in the collision and was airlifted to hospital where her condition continues to be described as critical.

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"Our love and deepest sympathy is extended to Ryan Smyth in the loss of Clare and little Bethany.

"Please continue to pray for Hannah in hospital.

"Clare, Bethany and Hannah attended our Bush Tots group."

Bushmills Presbyterian Church also extended sympathies to Mrs. Smyth's mother, Eleanor Dobbin.

"We also extend sincere sympathy to Eleanor Dobbin who attended our Young at Heart group in the loss of her daughter.

"Words seem inadequate but we assure the whole family of our prayers."

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