Newtownabbey: witnesses sought after five injured following Hazelbank collision

Police have launched an appeal for information following a one-vehicle road traffic collision at Hazelbank Park in Newtownabbey on July 15.

The incident, which saw five people sustain “minor injuries” with one being transferred to hospital by ambulance, occurred shortly before 3pm at the Shore Road beauty spot.

A Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) spokesperson said: “NIAS received a 999 call at 2.48pm on July 15 following reports of an incident in the Shore Road area of Newtownabbey.

placeholder image
Read More
Newtownabbey teen details daily struggle with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Hazelbank Park. (Pic: Google).placeholder image
Hazelbank Park. (Pic: Google).

"NIAS despatched three Emergency Crews, one Ambulance Officer and one Rapid Response Paramedic to the incident.

"Following initial assessment and treatment, one patient was taken to Royal Victoria Hospital by ambulance.”

Urging anyone with information to contact the police, a PSNI spokesperson stated: “Shortly before 2.50pm, it was reported that a red Toyota Auris had struck two benches in the Hazelbank area and five people received minor injuries.

"Police would appeal to anyone with any information in relation to the incident to contact 101, quoting 1007 15/07/24.”

Follow us
© 2026 Iconic Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved.Cookie SettingsTerms and ConditionsPrivacy notice