Devastation after man and woman killed in NI collision - two other people in vehicle treated in hospital for injuries - police appeal for dashcam footage of incident

It happened on the Benvardin Road in Ballymoney in Co Antrim.

Police say the collision, involving a car and a telehandler, happened just after 4pm yesterday.

The PSNI say the man was the driver of the car while the woman was a rear passenger.

Two other people, a man and a woman, who were also travelling in the vehicle were treated in hospital for injuries sustained in the crash.

Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone who may have captured dash-cam footage to please get in touch by calling 101, quoting reference 1317 16/11/20.

A Northern Ireland Ambulance Service spokesperson said they scrambled following a call around 4pm.

They added: “The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service received a 999 call at 15:59 on Monday 16 November following reports of a 2 vehicle RTC on Benvardin Road, Ballymoney.

“NIAS dispatched 1 Rapid Response Paramedic, 2 Emergency Crews and an Ambulance Officer to the scene.

“Following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, 1 patient was taken to Causeway Hospital.”

Independent councillor William McCandless said news of the crash was “totally devastating” and he expressed sympathies to the victims’ relatives.

“We will, as a community, keep them in our prayers at this time and our thoughts are with them.”

Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan said the community is in shock following the deaths of two people in a crash near Ballymoney.

The North Antrim MLA said: “The local community has been shocked and saddened to learn of the deaths of a man and a woman in a road crash on the Benvardin Road near Ballymoney.

“I have no doubt the community will support the families of those who died in the days and months ahead.

“My thoughts and sympathies are with the family, friends and loved ones of those who tragically lost their lives in this crash at this sad and difficult time.”

TUV MLA Jim Allister said he was “deeply saddened to learn of the accident in which two people tragically lost their lives”.

“One can only imagine the pain and heartbreak of those who have lost loved ones,” he said. ““Yesterday marked the start of road safety week. This tragedy once again highlights how dangerous our roads can be. I would appeal for all road users to take extra care when travelling. We have already had more than enough tragedy and I don’t want to see any more lives cut short,” he added.A

And East Londonderry MLA Claire Sugden who also offered her sincerest condolences said: “This is a devastating loss of life, and while words can’t even begin to lessen the pain being experienced by their families I offer my deepest sympathies at this impossibly difficult time.

“To have loved ones taken so suddenly leaves not just profound grief, but devastating shock as well.

“I sincerely hope the other two passengers who were in the car recover from their injuries as soon as possible.”

A Northern Ireland Ambulance Service spokesperson said they scrambled following a call around 4pm.

They added: “The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service received a 999 call at 15:59 on Monday 16 November following reports of a 2 vehicle RTC on Benvardin Road, Ballymoney.

“NIAS dispatched 1 Rapid Response Paramedic, 2 Emergency Crews and an Ambulance Officer to the scene.

“Following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, 1 patient was taken to Causeway Hospital.”

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