Police have asked the public to avoid the area
The aftermath of the crash in Co Antrim. Pic: Kevin Scott/Belfast Telegraph
The aftermath of the crash in Co Antrim. Pic: Kevin Scott/Belfast Telegraph
The aftermath of the crash in Co Antrim. Pic: Kevin Scott/Belfast Telegraph
The aftermath of the crash in Co Antrim. Pic: Kevin Scott/Belfast Telegraph
One person has been taken to hospital following a multi-vehicle crash involving a tractor in Co Antrim.
The incident occurred around 9.27pm on the A26 Lisnevenagh Road close to the Ballee roundabout.
Road closures are in place.
A PSNI spokesperson said: “Police are at the scene of a road traffic collision in the Lisnevenagh Road area of Ballee.
“The road is partially closed Ballymena-bound and road users are currently being diverted onto the Cromkill Road. Please seek an alternative route for your journey if possible.”
The NI Ambulance Service said the incident remained ongoing.
“The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service received a 999 call at 8.52pm on Thursday January 16 following reports of a multi-vehicle road traffic incident on Lisnevenagh Road,” said a spokesperson.
“NIAS despatched two emergency crews and an ambulance officer to the incident.
“Following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, one patient has been taken to AAH and the incident remains ongoing.”
It is understood the injuries sustained are not life-threatening.
The aftermath of the crash in Co Antrim. Pic: Kevin Scott/Belfast Telegraph
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The aftermath of the crash in Co Antrim. Pic: Kevin Scott/Belfast Telegraph
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