Emergency services responded to three significant road traffic collisions across Northern Ireland within a 24‑hour period, one of which occurred in east Belfast on Thursday morning. The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) confirmed that a total of three people were taken to hospital following the separate incidents.
What happened
The most recent collision was reported on Cyprus Avenue in east Belfast at about 10:20 BST. The ambulance service said at least one person was conveyed to the Royal Victoria Hospital for treatment. In addition, the PSNI attended single‑vehicle collisions in Armagh and in Glenarm, County Antrim, which also resulted in hospital transfers.
"Officers along with colleagues from other emergency services attended and one person was taken to hospital for treatment for their injuries."
The Armagh incident was on the Moy Road. Police received a report of that collision at around 12:40 BST and earlier closures on the stretch between Drumcairn Road and Cabragh Road were lifted after emergency responses concluded. In Glenarm, a motorcyclist was taken to hospital following a single‑vehicle crash first reported to police at 21:55 BST on Wednesday; the Coast Road was temporarily closed between Dickeystown Road and Drumnagreah Road and has since reopened.
Local impact and safety advice
Road closures and emergency activity caused local disruption while crews worked at the scenes. Drivers in the affected areas were advised to expect delays and to follow diversions. Police investigators have appealed for anyone with information, dashcam footage or who may have witnessed any of the collisions to come forward to assist enquiries.
- East Belfast (Cyprus Avenue) – collision at ~10:20 BST; at least one person taken to Royal Victoria Hospital.
- Armagh (Moy Road) – single‑vehicle collision reported at ~12:40 BST; road reopened after closures between Drumcairn Rd and Cabragh Rd.
- Glenarm (Coast Road) – single‑vehicle motorcycle collision reported at ~21:55 BST on Wednesday; temporary closure lifted.
| Location | Approx. time (BST) | Injuries / outcome | Road status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyprus Avenue, east Belfast | 10:20 | At least one hospitalised (Royal Victoria Hospital) | Open (after emergency response) |
| Moy Road, Armagh | 12:40 | One person taken to hospital | Reopened (between Drumcairn Rd & Cabragh Rd) |
| Coast Road, Glenarm | 21:55 (Wed) | Motorcyclist taken to hospital | Reopened (between Dickeystown Rd & Drumnagreah Rd) |
Members of the public with information are asked to contact the PSNI. Anyone who witnessed any of the collisions or who has dashcam footage that might help the investigation should make contact with local officers or the non‑emergency police number.
The incidents serve as a reminder of the risks on both urban routes and rural/coastal roads. Road users are advised to drive to the conditions, ensure vehicles are roadworthy, and to avoid distractions at the wheel.
