Patient airlifted to hospital after Portrush crash
The collision involving an electric scooter resulted in a road closure as emergency services attend the scene.
One person has been airlifted to hospital following a road traffic collision in Co Antrim on Bank Holiday Monday, May 4.
The collision involving an electric scooter happened near the Kelly's Complex, Portrush, on Dunluce Road and resulted in the road being closed to traffic as emergency services attend the scene.
In a statement, the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service confirmed it received a 999 call at 12:51 on Monday, May 4 following reports of an incident involving an electric scooter in the vicinity of Dunluce Road, Portrush.
A spokesperson added: "NIAS dispatched an Emergency Crew to the incident. Ambulance Control also tasked the Charity Air Ambulance, with HEMS crew on board, to attend.
"Following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, one patient was taken by Air Ambulance to the Royal Victoria Hospital."
A PSNI spokesman said: "Road users are advised that the Bushmills Road, Portrush is currently closed following a traffic collision near the Causeway Street junction.
"Motorists are advised to avoid the area or seek alternative routes."
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In a statement, the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service confirmed it received a 999 call at 12:51 on Monday, May 4 following reports of an incident involving an electric scooter in the vicinity of Dunluce Road, Portrush.
A spokesperson added: "NIAS dispatched an Emergency Crew to the incident. Ambulance Control also tasked the Charity Air Ambulance, with HEMS crew on board, to attend.
"Following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, one patient was taken by Air Ambulance to the Royal Victoria Hospital."
Several reports have been seen of the Air Ambulance being reported to the scene of the incident. Air Ambulance and other authorities have been approached for comment by Belfast Live. Motorists are asked to avoid the area as the incident is dealt with by emergency services.
PSNI made the following notice on Twitter/X around 2.20pm today.
The below maps indicate the area of the incident this afternoon.
Area map where the incident took place(Image: Google Maps)
Satellite map of area(Image: Google maps)