The Dark Hedges in Ballymoney, Co Antrim made famous in HBO’s Game of Thrones blockbuster

A 31-year-old man on honeymoon in Northern Ireland has died after a two-vehicle road crash.

The collision happened on Tuesday night on the Gracehill Road in Armoy in Co Antrim near the Dark Hedges made famous by HBO’s Game of Thrones series.

Michael Munro from Connecticut in the United States was involved in the accident which happened on Tuesday evening.

A woman in her 30s is currently in hospital being treated for injuries which are not believed to be life threatening.

The Gracehill Road has now reopened following a police investigation of the scene.

Ulster Unionist Councillor Darryl Wilson tweeted on Tuesday that he was “deeply saddened” by the news.

He added: “This stretch of road has been an accident black spot over recent years.”