22/08/2003

Seven people injured in road crash

Seven people have been treated in hospital following a road traffic accident on the outskirts of Belfast.

The incident occurred on the Pantridge Road in Poleglass at around 10pm on Thursday night.

A Vauxhall Cavalier, carrying five people including a baby, collided with a taxi, which was carrying its female driver and her two children. Those injured, including the three children, were taken to hospital, however their injuries are not thought to be life threatening.

Police had earlier set up a stinger device after the Vauxhall failed to stop at a checkpoint.

The Police Ombudsman has been informed about the incident.

(MB)

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