The PSNI has confirmed a man has died following a single vehicle road traffic collision in Temple, outside Lisburn.

The victim, who was in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash in the Carryduff Road area on Saturday evening.

The incident, involving a blue Vauxhall Corsa, occurred around 7.10pm.

Roads Inspector Cherith Adair, from the PSNI’s Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Officers attended, alongside colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service.

“Sadly, the passenger in the vehicle, a man aged in his 20s, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

“The driver of the vehicle, a man also aged in his 20s, sustained injuries not believed to be life-threatening.

“The Carryduff Road which was closed overnight to allow for further enquiries has since reopened to traffic this morning, Sunday, December 15.

“We are investigating the circumstances of the collision, and would like to hear from witnesses or anyone who may have captured dash-cam or other footage which could assist with our enquiries.”

Calls can be made to police using the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 1350 14/12/24.

News Catch Up – Sunday 15 December