Man dies after serious bus collision which closed Belfast road

A man has died after a serious road traffic collision this morning on the Antrim Road in Belfast.
By The Newsroom
Published 22nd Nov 2018, 15:15 BST
Updated 22nd Nov 2018, 16:17 BST
The scene of the collisionThe scene of the collision
The scene of the collision

Earlier it had been closed in both directions and two nearby schools were closed.

Schools closed after Antrim Road collision

Inspector Robert McMurran said: “A man has died as a result of the incident. A sudden death investigation is underway. There are no further details.”

The scene of the collisionThe scene of the collision
The scene of the collision
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Earlier a Translink spokesperson said: “We can confirm a route 1J Metro bus was involved in a serious Road Traffic Incident at Grays Lane on the Antrim Road at 6.25am this morning.

“A man has been taken to hospital.

“Emergency services and the PSNI attended the scene.

“We are investigating and are assisting the PSNI with their inquiries.”

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