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Child Airlifted to Hospital in Critical Condition After Lorry Collision
11 Nov
Summary
- Young girl hit by lorry in Northern Ireland
- Airlifted to Royal Victoria Hospital in critical condition
- Road closed as emergency services respond to the incident
On November 10th, 2025, a tragic incident occurred in Northern Ireland when a young girl was struck by a lorry on Boleran Road between Coleraine, Garvagh, and Limavady. The emergency services were called to the scene shortly before 4 PM, with police, two fire appliances from Coleraine, and an ambulance all responding.
The girl, whose age has not been specified, was airlifted to the Royal Victoria Hospital in a critical condition. According to a statement from the Police Service of Northern Ireland, the child remains in the hospital, and her injuries are described as critical.
The road where the collision took place has been closed, and local diversions are still in place as the authorities investigate the incident. Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service Group Commander Barry Sands confirmed that the fire crews had left the scene before 6 PM.
This devastating accident has left the community shaken, and the focus now is on providing the young victim with the best possible medical care and support during this difficult time.
