Air Ambulance called to bank holiday crash as Antrim road closed - updates
A road traffic collision has resulted in a Co Antrim road being closed and the air ambulance reportedly deployed
A Co Antrim road has been closed and the Air Ambulance has been called to the scene following reports of a traffic collision.
The collision near the Kelly's Complex, Portrush, on Dunluce Road has resulted in the road being closed to traffic as emergency services attend the scene.
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)