A MAN has been left in critical condition after he was hit by a bus on a busy street in Co Antrim.
The pedestrian, who is aged in his 40s, was rushed to Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast following the horror collision.
His condition has been described as critical with serious injuries but he remains stable this morning.
The incident occurred in Glengormley, Co Antrim yesterday afternoon.
The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service attended the scene at around 4.30pm at the junction of the Antrim Road and Ballyclare Road.
The PSNI confirmed that one person was cautioned at the scene in relation to the collision.
Inspector Patton said: “Officers received and responded to a report of a collision at the junction of Antrim Road and Ballyclare Road at around 4.30pm.
“Colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service also attended the scene, and a male pedestrian aged in his 40s was taken to hospital for treatment for serious injuries.
“He remains in a stable but critical condition at this time.
“One man was cautioned at the scene in relation to the incident.”
The Ballyclare Road was closed for a time on Wednesday as local diversions were put in place.
The road has since reopened to the public.
Patton added: “The Ballyclare Road, which had been closed for a period of time yesterday, with diversions in place, fully reopened again to road users yesterday evening.”
Officers are continuing their appeal for witnesses to come forward.
They ask that anyone who may have witnessed the crash to get in contact with them using reference number 1174.
They are particularly interested in speaking to those who may have dash cam or mobile phone footage.
Patton said: “Our enquiries to establish the circumstances of the incident are continuing this morning, Thursday 3rd April, and we would appeal to any witnesses, or anyone who captured any dash cam or mobile phone footage, to contact us.
“The number to call is 101, quoting reference number 1174 of 02/04/25.”
The incident took place at at the junction of the Antrim Road and Ballyclare Road[/caption]
