Police Appeal After Serious Road Traffic Collision in Carrickfergus

TL;DR: Police are appealing for witnesses after a young girl was critically injured in a road traffic collision involving a blue Hyundai in Carrickfergus.

Police Launch Appeal After Carrickfergus Collision

Police in Mid and East Antrim are appealing for information following a serious one-vehicle road traffic collision in the Larne Road area of Carrickfergus.

The incident occurred at around 8:55pm on Thursday, 21 August 2025, and involved a blue Hyundai car and a young girl.

The girl was taken to hospital for treatment, where her condition has been described as critical.

Police Statement

Inspector Ash said:

“Police received a report following a collision involving a young girl and a blue coloured Hyundai car. The girl was taken to hospital for treatment to her injuries, and her condition is described as critical.

Our enquiries are continuing, and anyone who may have information, witnessed the collision, or captured dash cam footage is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 170721/08/25.”

How the Public Can Help

Police are particularly keen to hear from:

• Anyone who was in the Larne Road area around the time of the collision
• Drivers with dash cam footage from the area
• Witnesses who saw the blue Hyundai before or during the incident