Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a road traffic collision in Larne.

Inspector Ash said: “At approximately 5.20pm on Monday, 13th April police responded to a collision involving a black Vauxhall Astra and pedestrian, aged in his 50s, in the Circular Road area.

“Colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service attended, and the pedestrian was taken onward to hospital for treatment to injuries which are believed to be serious at this time. The road which was closed for a time has now fully reopened to road users. 

“Our investigation is continuing, and anyone who was in the area and witnessed what happened, or who may have captured any mobile or dash-cam footage, can contact 101, quoting reference number 1205 13/04/26.”