20/02/2007

One killed in M2 road traffic incident

One person has died following a road traffic incident on the M2 motorway earlier today.

The incident, which happened just before 2pm on the northbound route out of Belfast, just before the Greencastle off-slip, is understood to have involved a bus.

No other vehicles were involved.

All country-bound motorway lanes are now closed between York Street and Greencastle while emergency services attend the scene.

Traffic throughout the area is facing major disruptions and is expected to remain disrupted for some time.

(EF/KMcA)

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