Teenager dies and child critically injured after two-car crash near Nutts Corner as driver arrested

A 16-year-old boy has died and a 10-year-old child remains in a critical condition following a serious two-vehicle collision near Nutts Corner on Sunday morning, with a driver now arrested and police appealing for witnesses.

The fatal crash happened on the Belfast Road shortly before 8am on Sunday 26 April, involving a black Volkswagen Golf and a silver Volkswagen Passat.

Emergency services were called to the scene, where a teenage male passenger in the Passat, aged 16 and from the Tipperary area, tragically died at the scene.

Multiple casualties and critical injuries

Detective Inspector Stewart from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Collision Investigation Unit confirmed that several others were injured in the incident.

“The driver of the Passat sustained minor injuries, while two other passengers are still in hospital, including a 10 year old child who remains in a critical condition,” he said.

The severity of the injuries, particularly to the young child, underlines the devastating impact of the crash on those involved and their families.

Driver arrested as investigation begins

Police have confirmed that the driver of the black Volkswagen Golf has been arrested on suspicion of a number of motoring offences.

Detectives are continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding the collision as part of an ongoing investigation.

Road closure and appeal for witnesses

The Belfast Road was closed for a number of hours on Sunday morning while collision investigators carried out detailed enquiries at the scene. The road has since reopened to motorists.

Detective Inspector Stewart has appealed directly to the public for assistance in piecing together the events leading up to the crash.

“Our enquiries are continuing, and we would appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have digital footage which could assist with our investigation, to contact the Collision Investigation Unit on 101, quoting reference number 348 of 26/04/26.”

Anyone with dash-cam footage or other recordings from the area at the time is urged to come forward.

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At a glance

• 16-year-old boy dies following two-vehicle crash near Nutts Corner

• Collision involved a black Volkswagen Golf and silver Volkswagen Passat

• Incident occurred shortly before 8am on Sunday 26 April

• Teen passenger from Tipperary died at the scene

• 10-year-old child remains in critical condition in hospital

• Two other occupants of the Passat also injured

• Driver of the Golf arrested on suspicion of motoring offences

• Belfast Road closed for investigation but has now reopened

• Police appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage

• Contact 101 quoting reference 348 of 26/04/26