Northern Ireland

Cyclist taken to hospital after Co Antrim crash

The cyclist was hit by a car in the Carnlough Road area of Broughshane on Saturday

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The cyclist was hit by a red Kia Sportage car while travelling towards Broughshane on Saturday. (Alamy Stock Photo)

A cyclist was taken to hospital after being struck by a car in Co Antrim on Saturday, but has not suffered life-threatening injuries.

Police say the male cyclist was travelling toward Broughshane on the Carnlough Road when they were hit by a red Kia Sportage car around 5.30pm on Saturday.

Road access was restricted as police and ambulance attended the scene before the cyclist was taken to hospital for his injuries.

A police spokesperson said: “Enquiries are ongoing and we are appealing to anyone who was in this area on Carnlough Road around the time and who may have witnessed the incident, to get in touch with police. This includes drivers with dashcam footage. The number to call is 101, quoting reference number 1326 for October 19.”

Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.