08/11/2013

M1 Re-Opens Following Accident

The M1 motorway has been re-opened following a serious crash earlier this morning.

The incident caused major traffic disruption during the morning rush hour.

Four vehicles were involved in the collision, which occurred close to the Black's Road off-slip in Belfast. It is understood one of the vehicles crashed through the central reservation.

One man has been taken to hospital with his injuries, but they are not thought to be life-threatening.

The accident forced the closure of the motorway Stockman's Lane to the Saintfield Road junction, heading out of the city.

There were also lengthy delays for motorists going into the city.

(JP/CD)

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