Traffic travelling toward Belfast diverted after collision damages traffic lights

A vehicle crash that’s damaged traffic lights on a main road in east Belfast is causing delays in the area, police have said, and a diversion is in place.

The collision, which involved a single vehicle, happened around the junction of Upper Newtownards Road and Comber Road – located between the Stormont estate and Dundonald’s Ulster Hospital.

Diversions are in place in east Belfast. Photo (stock image): Pacemakerplaceholder image
Diversions are in place in east Belfast. Photo (stock image): Pacemaker

Traffic travelling towards Belfast is being diverted, a PSNI spokeswoman said.

The spokeswoman stated: “Traffic lights have been damaged, leading to additional delays in the area.”

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