A 23-year-old trainee nurse, described as having a dream to help others, has tragically died following a collision between her car and a bus near Belfast International Airport.
Details of the Fatal Incident
Claudia Jaczyk, from Newtownabbey in Northern Ireland, was driving her car when it collided with a bus on the Ballyrobin Road in Templepatrick. The crash occurred at approximately 8am on Saturday, close to the airport. Police confirmed that the driver of the bus sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries in the accident.
Community and Family Tributes
Ms Jaczyk was a former pupil of Glengormley Integrated Primary School, where staff and students expressed deep sadness. The school remembered her as a kind, thoughtful, and hard-working pupil. She later attended Ballyclare Secondary School and had recently embarked on nursing studies, pursuing her aspiration to assist others.
A fundraiser has been established to support her grieving family, who are based in Poland, with costs for travel and funeral expenses. The GoFundMe page highlighted her as a wonderful, kind, and warm-hearted individual, always considering others, and noted her bright future full of plans and hopes.
Political and Local Response
SDLP South Antrim Councillor Roisin Lynch described the death as another devastating tragedy on the roads, expressing condolences to the family and friends. She also extended well-wishes for the bus driver's recovery and urged the community to support the investigation.
Police Investigation and Appeal
Authorities are appealing to the public for information regarding the collision. Witnesses or individuals with digital footage are asked to contact the Collision Investigation Unit on 101, quoting reference number 341 of February 14, to aid in the ongoing investigation.
