27/11/2023

Appeal Following Fatal Collision In South Belfast

The PSNI have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in south Belfast on the morning of Sunday, 26 November.

Police received a report shortly before 4am of a collision involving a blue VW Lupo in the Annadale Embankment area.

Officers attended, alongside colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service and the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service.

Medical treatment was provided at the scene and the man was subsequently taken to hospital. The man, aged in his 20s, was pronounced dead a short time later.

The road which was closed for a time to allow for police enquiries, has since reopened to all traffic.

Sergeant Green from the Police Service's Collision Investigation Unit said: "Our investigation is continuing and we are appealing to anyone who was travelling in the Annadale Embankment area before 4am and who has dash-cam footage, to contact the Collision Investigation Unit on 101, and quote reference number 349 26/11/23."

Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.

06 November 2024
All-Ireland Trade Mission Heads To Singapore Fintech Festival
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has arrived in Singapore to lead an all-island trade mission to the world's largest fintech trade event, Singapore Fintech Festival.
30 October 2023
Investigation Launches After Serious Collision In Camlough
Newry, Mourne And Down PSNI have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following a serious single-vehicle road traffic collision on the Sturgan Road, Camlough. Making the appeal, Inspector Macdonald said: "Police received a report shortly before 10.
06 November 2024
£1.3m Boost For Debt Advice Services In Northern Ireland
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons MLA has announced the allocation of £1.3 million for an Integrated Advice Partnership Fund. This funding will be administered by local councils to enhance existing debt services and provide alternative pathways to debt advice for individuals and families across Northern Ireland.
06 November 2024
Health Minister Backs Progressive Smoking Ban in New UK Bill
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has welcomed the introduction of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which introduces a progressive smoking ban to gradually end the sale of tobacco products across the UK, so that anyone born on or after 1st January 2009 will never be able to legally be sold cigarettes.
06 November 2024
Northern Ireland's Poorest Households Struggle Amid Rising Costs
The Consumer Council has released its latest Northern Ireland Household Expenditure Tracker for Quarter 2 2024 (April to June). The report highlights the significant financial challenges faced by the lowest-income households in Northern Ireland.