Horse killed and driver seriously injured in Ballymena crash

A horse has died and a motorist has been taken to hospital after a two vehicle collision in County Antrim.

Author: Tara MclaughlinPublished 13th Jan 2018
Last updated 13th Jan 2018

The accident involving a Vauxhall Vectra and a Volkswagen Bora happened on the Lisnevenagh Road around four on Saturday morning.

Inspector Peter Duncan said: “The driver of the Vauxhall has sustained injuries that while serious, are not thought to be life threatening.

"The five occupants of the second car sustained only minor injuries.

"The horse was killed in the crash.

"Police investigating the collision are appealing for witnesses.

Officers can be contacted on 101, quoting reference number 225 13/01/18.”

"The road remains closed at present."