Claudia Jaczyk: Young Newtownabbey woman named as Templepatrick crash victim

A woman who died following a collision between a double-decker bus and a car in Co Antrim yesterday has been named.

Claudia Jaczyk, who was 23 and from the Newtownabbey area, died after the accident near Templepatrick.

It happened on the Ballyrobin Road around 8am.

Today the PSNI said enquiries are ongoing.

“Anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have digital footage which could assist with the police investigation, is asked to contact the Collision Investigation Unit on 101, quoting reference number 341 of 14/02/26,” the PSNI said.

The accident involved an airport shuttle double-decker and a black Citroen C1.

Police, firefighters and ambulance crews were called to reports of the incident, with the female driver of the Citroen pronounced dead at the scene.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “The driver of the bus, a man in his 60s, was taken to hospital with serious injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening.”

Several Translink services to and from the international airport were cancelled on Saturday.

A spokesperson for Translink confirmed on Saturday that one of the company’s airport bus services was involved in the collision.

They said they were working closely with the police and other relevant authorities as their investigation continues.

“Our thoughts are with all those affected by this incident. The safety and well-being of our passengers and staff is our priority,” the firm added.

Three fire appliances including the specialist rescue team were deployed to the incident.
The NI Ambulance Service (NIAS) also sent multiple resources to the scene.

A spokesperson for NIAS said: “The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service received a 999 call at 7:58am following reports of a RTC involving a bus and car on Ballyrobin Road.

“NIAS despatched four emergency crews, two HART (Hazardous Area Response Team) crews, three ambulance officers and two ambulance doctors to the incident.

“Ambulance Control also tasked the Air Ambulance, with HEMS (Helicopter Emergency Medical Service) team on board, to attend.

“Following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, one patient was taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital.”