Two crashes cause traffic disruption across Belfast
Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 4 Nov, 09:26 · Archive
Two separate road collisions have caused traffic disruption across Belfast on Tuesday.
Two road collisions have caused traffic disruption across Belfast. Emergency services attended a crash on the Old Holywood Road in East Belfast near the junction with Knocknagoney Avenue on Tuesday evening. The road was closed in both directions following the collision, which is reported to have involved three vehicles. The PSNI confirmed that diversions were in place and delays could be expected.
Separately, a collision on the Westlink near the Divis Street on-slip caused major delays heading towards Belfast. Traffic was backed up as far as Sprucefield. The crash has since been cleared, though knock-on delays remained along the M1 as traffic slowly returned to normal. Drivers were urged to seek alternative routes.

How it is being reported
- NI traffic alerts: Collision on Westlink in Belfast causing traffic congestionDrivers urged to seek alternative routeBelfast Telegraph · 4 Nov, 08:54
- LIVE updates as rush hour Westlink crash causing long delays into BelfastTraffic is currently queued back towards LisburnBelfast Live · 4 Nov, 08:01
- Old Holywood Road LIVE updates as emergency services attend crash in East BelfastDiversions are in place and delays can be expectedBelfast Live · 3 Nov, 17:51
In this story: Old Holywood Road · Knocknagoney Avenue · East Belfast · Westlink · Divis Street · Belfast · PSNI · NIFRS
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