27/01/2016

Three People Injured In Crash On Westlink

Three people are receiving hospital treatment following a six-vehicle collision on the Westlink in Belfast.

The crash, which involved two lorries and four other vehicles, occurred at around 4am on Wednesday.

The Westlink was closed , however the vehicles have been removed and it has been reopened.

Motorists faced major traffic delays as result of the collision.

Traffic is heavy on the M2 and motorists on the M3 and Sydenham bypass also faced major delays.

(CD)


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