A man died following a crash in Ballymena involving multiple vehicles, police said.
The collision happened on the Crankill Road dual carriageway on Tuesday evening.
The name or age of the victim has not been released by police.
The road was closed in both directions for some time on Wednesday as officers examined the scene.
A man has sadly died in a collision involving a number of vehicles on the Crankill Road, Ballymena last night, Tuesday 1 October. The road remains closed as police examine the scene to establish the circumstances.
— NI Road Policing and Safety (@NIRoadPolicing) October 2, 2024
Drivers should seek an alternative route this morning. pic.twitter.com/cG1ZQTMtss
Sinn Féin MLA for north Antrim, Phillip McGuigan, said it was “tragic to hear that a man has lost his life”.
“My heartfelt sympathies go out to this man’s family as they come to terms with such an unimaginable loss,” he said.
“I want to pay tribute to the emergency services for all their efforts at the scene.
“Police have advised motorists to seek an alternative route to the Crankill Road dual carriageway as the investigation continues.”
Meanwhile, two people were hospitalised in Belfast following a crash in Belfast on Tuesday night on the M2 motorway.
A Northern Ireland Ambulance spokesperson said a 999 call was received just before 7pm on Tuesday after reports on the motorway leaving the city.
“Following initial assessment and treatment at the scene, two patients were taken to Royal Victoria Hospital by ambulance,” he said.
