One patient rushed to hospital after serious two-vehicle collision on Co Antrim road - motorists asked to avoid the area

One patient has been rushed to hospital after a serious two vehicle collision on a Co Antrim road.
By Gemma Murray
Published 17th Sep 2020, 07:34 GMT
Updated 17th Sep 2020, 12:17 GMT
An ambulance attended the sceneAn ambulance attended the scene
An ambulance attended the scene

The collision happened on Taylorstown Hill, Toome.

A spokesman for the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service said: “The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service received a 999 call at 06.15 on

Thursday, 17 September 2020 following reports of an RTC at Taylorstown Hill,

Toome.

“NIAS despatched two Emergency crews to the scene.

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“Following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, one patient was taken to the Antrim Area Hospital by ambulance”.

Earlier TrafficwatchNI reported: “#CoAntrim-#Moneyglass-The Roguery is closed following a serious Road Traffic Collision Near its junction with Cloghogue Road”.

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The Tweet adds: “Local Diversions are in place.

“Road users are advised to avoid the area as this incident is likely to be ongoing for some time”.

A PSNI statement also released this morning added: “The Roguery Road, Toomebridge is closed in both directions following a serious two vehicle road traffic collision this morning (Thursday 17th September)

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“Diversions are in place and motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative main routes for their journey”.

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