Motorcyclist dies in Antrim crash

By Jonathan McCambridge, PA

A motorcyclist has died after a road crash in Co Antrim.

Police have appealed for information about the crash in the Steeple Road area of Antrim on Thursday.

Inspector Cherith Adair said: “At approximately 9.35am, we received a report of a two-vehicle road traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a lorry.

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“The male, who was the rider of the motorcycle, sadly died at the scene as a result of his injuries.

“The Steeple Road remains closed at this time.”

She added: “Inquiries are continuing and anyone who witnessed the collision or with CCTV or other footage that could assist with our investigation is asked to contact police at the collision investigation unit on 101 quoting reference number 325 16/01/25.”