Police are investigating following a two-vehicle traffic crash at New Beith last night, June 23.
Initial investigations indicate just after 9pm, a Chrysler station wagon was travelling along New Beith Road towards Pub Lane when it collided with a Dodge Ram utility travelling in the opposite direction.
The Chrysler driver, a 45-year-old Silkstone man, was transported to hospital in a critical condition.
The Dodge driver, a 56-year-old Springfield Lakes man, and a young male passenger received minor injuries.
Witnesses or anyone with information is urged to contact police.
Investigations are continuing.
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