Eight People Taken to Hospital After Serious Crash in Co Antrim

Eight People Taken to Hospital After Serious Crash in Co Antrim

Eight people have been taken to hospital following a serious road traffic collision on the Moira Road in Crumlin, County Antrim, on Sunday afternoon. Emergency services, including six ambulances and the charity air ambulance, attended the scene after the crash was reported at around 2:00pm. The Irish News

Police closed the section of the Moira Road between Nutts Corner roundabout and Ballydonagh Road in both directions as crews worked at the scene. The road remained shut for several hours before being reopened later that day. The Irish News

According to a spokesperson for the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS), all eight patients were assessed and provided treatment at the scene before being transported to hospital. Four were taken by ambulance to Antrim Area Hospital, while another four were taken to Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast — three by road and one by air via the air ambulance. The Irish News

The conditions of those injured have not been publicly disclosed, and police have so far provided limited details on the cause of the collision. Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the crash are ongoing, with authorities appealing for any witnesses or motorists with relevant dashcam footage to come forward. The Irish News

Sunday’s incident highlights ongoing concerns over serious traffic collisions in the region, where emergency services frequently face high demand responding to road traffic collisions. As winter driving conditions persist, authorities continue to urge motorists to exercise caution and adhere to road safety guidelines.

Aaron Joyce, Newswire, L.T.T Media; Newsdesk; January 12, 2026