The M2 is closed due to a four-vehicle collision

Following a four-vehicle collision on the M2 in Northern Ireland, four people were transported to a hospital.

The incident occurred between junction five at Templepatrick and junction four at Sandyknowes, causing the closure of both the northbound and southbound carriageways.

At least one of the injured has been transported to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast for treatment, according to the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service.

The police have implemented detours on the route and are advising drivers to find alternate routes while they investigate the collision’s cause.

The police are monitoring the situation and will provide updates as new information becomes available.

Tuesday afternoon, a four-vehicle collision on the M2 in Northern Ireland halted traffic and resulted in the injury of four people.

Following the incident, the northbound and southbound carriageways between junction five at Templepatrick and junction four at Sandyknowes were closed, and at least one of the injured was transported to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast for treatment.

In response to the collision, the police have implemented detours for motorists in the area, and drivers are encouraged to find alternate routes until further notice. The police continue to investigate the cause of the accident and closely monitor the situation.

The M2 is a significant transportation corridor that connects Belfast to Larne, Ballymena, Antrim, and further afield. It is currently unknown how long it will take for the highway to reopen.

Before travelling in the area, motorists are advised to check for updates from the police and to exercise extra caution.