Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) stock image. Picture: Aodhan Roberts/Belfast Telegraph
A child has been taken to hospital following a crash involving a car in north Belfast.
The crash happened in the Flax Street area of the city during Wednesday morning.
The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service confirmed they sent a rapid response paramedic to the scene and said the child was then taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital Belfast for Sick Children.
Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) stock image. Picture: Aodhan Roberts/Belfast Telegraph
News Catchup – Monday 21st April
A NIAS spokesperson said: “The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service received a 999 call at 11:44 on Wednesday 23rd April, following reports of an incident on the Flax Street area, Belfast.
“NIAS despatched 1 Rapid Response Paramedic to the incident.
“One person was taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital Belfast for Sick Children, by RRV [Rapid Response Vehicle].”
A PSNI spokesperson said: “Police attended the scene of a road traffic collision involving a car and pedestrian in the Flax Street area of north Belfast. One person was taken to hospital for treatment for their injuries.
“Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or anyone with dash-cam or other footage that could assist with enquiries is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference 549 23/04/25.”