LISTEN: Man and woman dead following two vehicle crash near Ballycastle

by Q Radio News

A man and a woman have died following a two vehicle crash near Ballycastle, north Antrim. 

Police have confirmed the victims were 21 year old Brigid Wilkinson from Ballycastle and 25 year old Owen McMullan from Armoy. 

The collision involving a blue Honda and silver Ford, happened on the Moyarget Road before 5pm yesterday. 

Brigid and Owen were pronounced dead at the scene. 

Brigid Wilkinson and Owen McMullan sadly died at the scene of the crash - Social media picture

Meanwhile, a woman who was a passenger in one of the cars remains in hospital where she is receiving treatment. 

The Moyarget Road has since reopened to traffic. 

The scene of a fatal crash today, where a man and a woman were killed near Ballycastle.

Two cars were involved in the collision on the Moyarget Road yesterday evening. pic.twitter.com/0NTZ6ETzlO

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North Antrim MLA Mervyn Storey said "Sadly more families have been given the devastating news that their loved one's life has been taken following a fatal road traffic accident."

He added, "I would extend my sympathy to the families of those who lost their life as a result of the accident on the Moyarget Road and our thoughts are with those who have been injured.

"Obviously a full investigation will be carried out to establish the circumstances surrounding this tragic accident.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with these families at this time of great sadness.

We again are indebted to the response of our emergency services who attended this accident, the Air Ambulance, PSNI, Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service and the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service.”

Local Councillor Cara McShane said the news has shocked the local community. 

Councillor Cara McShane speaking to Q Radio following the news that two people have lost their lives in a crash outside Ballycastle. 

Ms McShane said, "The collision has involved a number of young people and tragically two people have lost their lives. 

"This again sends out a stark message for all of us to take care on the roads, life is precious and time is short. 

"I just want to appeal to people to remember their families and those who are grieving for the loss of two young lives needlessly and many other lives left devastated as a result of this tragedy."