Man dies following oil tanker incident in Ballyclare

Road accident
Author: Nigel GouldPublished 2nd Jul 2021

A man has died after it is believed he became trapped underneath an oil tanker in Co Antrim.

The PSNI said the man died following the incident on the Ballyrobert Road in Ballyclare on Thursday.

Inspector Julian Buchanan said: "The incident was reported to police at approximately 1.50pm, involving a green and white oil tanker.

"Tragically, it is believed that the man was trapped under the vehicle and died as a result of his injuries at the scene.''

The road has been closed by police, who have appealed for information.