Police appeal for witnesses as teenage boy taken to hospital after Carrickfergus road traffic collision

By Helena McManus
Published 26th Jun 2023, 11:47 BST
Updated 26th Jun 2023, 15:45 BST
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Police have appealed for witnesses after a teenage boy was taken to hospital following a road traffic collision in the Victoria Rise area of Carrickfergus.

PSNI Sergeant Dalton said: “Police received a report just before 8.25am today (Monday, June 26) that a teenage boy had been involved in a collision with a car.

“Emergency services, including the air ambulance, attended and the boy was taken to hospital for treatment to serious injuries.

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“Our investigation into the circumstances has just begun. We are appealing to anyone who was travelling in the area around the time of the collision and who may have dash-cam footage to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 385 of 26/06/23.”

PSNI have advised motorists to avoid the area of Victoria Rise following the incident. Image: Google mapsPSNI have advised motorists to avoid the area of Victoria Rise following the incident. Image: Google maps
PSNI have advised motorists to avoid the area of Victoria Rise following the incident. Image: Google maps

A spokesperson for the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service said: “Following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, one patient was taken to Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children by ambulance.”

Victoria Rise has now reopened to motorists.

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