Ongoing motorway incident which created major traffic chaos is now OVER

An earlier ongoing incident on the Westlink is now over, according to the PSNI,
By Gemma Murray
Published 22nd Sep 2019, 16:41 BST
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A spokesman said: “Drivers are advised the Westlink in Belfast has now re-opened.”

However earlier a PSNI spokesman advised drivers that "the Westlink in Belfast is currently closed in both directions as police tend to a person in distress".

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"We are aware of lengthy tailbacks, and would urge motorists to seek an alternative route if possible," added the message.

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Meanwhile a post on TrafficwatchNI advised motorists: "Belfast M1 citybound worst of delays back as far Ballyskeagh / J3 Blacks Rd / J2 Stockmans Lane / J1 Broadway (14:29) - from M2 queuing traffic exiting Nelson St - Gt Georges St - Westlink York St - Divis St - M3 Bridge no issues".

However a later post from Trafficwatch NI relayed good news: "#A12 Westlink incident OVER - roads being reopened - glad report to no tragedy / grieving family this evening (15:15)".

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