Three critical following Antrim road crash

Three men have been critically injured following a road crash in Co Antrim this morning.

Three men have been critically injured following a road crash in Co Antrim this morning.

In a separate incident, a man in his 30s was killed after the car he was driving left the Ballyconnell Road in Derrylin, Co Fermanagh. No other vehicles are believed to be involved in the incident.

The three men who were critically injured were travelling in a silver Subaru car when it left the Dundrod Road outside Lisburn. The incident occured at about 6.20am.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland said initial inquiries suggested the car was stolen.

Six men, three with serious injuries, were taken to hospital. Two of the men, who didn’t sustain serious injuries, were arrested in connection with the taking and driving of a car.

Police in Northern Ireland are appealing for anyone with information to contact them on 0845 600 8000.

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