Five-vehicle crash causes delays on M2 heading out of Belfast

A crash involving five vehicles has caused traffic problems on the motorway in Belfast.

The PSNI said that it has happened on the M2 northbound in north Belfast, between Fortwilliam and Greencastle.

It added: “Officers are at the scene assisting with traffic management, and delays are to be expected in the area.”

Meanwhile the government website Trafficwatch NI reports: “There is a road traffic incident between the Fortwilliam on and off slip.

Traffic on the M2 at Fortwilliam this eveningplaceholder image
Traffic on the M2 at Fortwilliam this evening

"Motorists should slow down and be prepared to stop and give way until cleared.

"Lanes one and two currently blocked. Delays expected.”

As of 6.15pm, the PSNI has reported that “all live lanes on the M2 northbound, between Fortwilliam and Greencastle, have now reopened to traffic, following a five-vehicle collision earlier today” – however, a speed restriction remains in place.

The PSNI tells the News Letter there are “no suspected serious injuries” arising from the crash.

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