Plea for ‘immediate prayer’ for little Hannah Smyth

Hannah’s mother Claire and sister Bethany died in the tragic accident involving a quad and a tractor.

A Facebook appeal from the Rev John Stanbridge last night said the family have been told that the next 24-72 hours will be crucial for the little girl.

He urged ‘prayer for only what God can do, a miracle of healing, body and mind for Hannah.’

Meanwhile, police investigating the fatal two vehicle road traffic collision which occurred on the Whitepark Road in Ballycastle on Tuesday 12th May, are continuing to appeal for information.

Inspector Moore said: “At around 4.50pm, the collision involved a quad bike and a tractor. Tragically a woman and a young girl, understood to be mother and daughter, died following the incident. A second young girl was taken to hospital and remains in a critical condition.

“The Whitepark Road was closed until the early hours of Wednesday 13th May and subsequently re-opened to traffic.

“We are continuing to appeal to anyone who witnessed the incident or who captured the collision on their dash-cam to contact police on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 1392 12/05/20.”