Driver ‘lucky to walk away’ from collision in County Antrim

Police in Causeway Coast and Glens area said a driver was ‘lucky to walk away’ from an accident, when their car left the road, near Ballycastle.

The accident happened on the Cushendall Road earlier on Tuesday, 7 December, as weather conditions deteriorated with the arrival of Storm Barra.

Throughout the day gusts of up to 70mph, along with heavy rain made for difficult driving conditions, with a number of road traffic collisions reported throughout the day.

Tragically one of these is understood to have been fatal.

A police spokesperson urged drivers to take care in the difficult conditions:

“With the weather getting worse and wind speeds increasing please take extra care whilst using the roads.

“This driver was very lucky to walk away from this accident this morning without any serious or life changing injuries. This occurred on the Cushendall Road, Ballycastle.

“There is a high amount of debris, bins, trees, branches and standing water on the roads today so please take your time, and pay attention to the road and your surroundings.

“Please also take care when out walking scenic routes such as cliff paths and coastline paths. Your life is not worth the risk!

“Think safe, Drive Safe and Stay Safe!”