A major road in East Belfast was closed for several hours on Monday, September 29 due to a serious crash. One person has been taken to hospital following the incident on Sunday, September 27.
A spokesperson for the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service confirmed that it received a 999 call at 23:48 on Sunday, September 27 following reports of a road traffic collision in the Castlereagh Road area, Belfast.
A spokesperson added: "NIAS tasked two Emergency Ambulance crews to the scene. Following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, one person was taken to Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast by ambulance."
Police earlier said the Castlereagh Road was closed to traffic in both directions due to the serious road traffic collision involving a motorbike and skip. Closures were in place at Clara Street and the Beersbridge Road. A number of side streets were also closed.
The road has since reopened.
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Key Events
Road reopens
East Belfast - A23 Castlereagh Road btw Beersbridge Rd & Clara St has now been reopened following a serious RTC road traffic in the early hours of Monday morning. (12:35)
— Trafficwatch NI (@TrafficwatchNI) September 29, 2025
One person taken to hospital
One person has been taken to hospital following a serious late night crash in East Belfast on Sunday, September 27.
A spokesperson for the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service confirmed that it received a 999 call at 23:48 on Sunday, September 27 following reports of a road traffic collision in the Castlereagh Road area, Belfast.
A spokesperson added: "NIAS tasked two Emergency Ambulance crews to the scene. Following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, 1 person was taken to Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast by ambulance."
Latest from the scene
A police operation is continuing in the area following the earlier collision involving a motorbike and skip. There are still no details of any casualties. A police cordon is in place as investigations continue.
The extensively damaged motorbike has just been removed from the scene. Motorists and school children are still being diverted away from the area.
Photos from the scene
Road closure expected until lunchtime
The Castlereagh Road remains closed in both directions from the junction of the Beersbridge road to Clara Street, due to a serious road traffic incident and is likely to remain closed until lunch time today.
Road users should continue to avoid the area and if possible seek an alternative route for their journrey.
Ballygowan bus services impacted
#ULB Due to the Castlereagh Road closure, Ulsterbus 12/512 to/from #Ballygowan will operate via Cregagh Road, Ladas Drive and back on to the Castlereagh Road. School services will also follow this diversion
— UlsterbusNI (@UlsterbusNI) September 29, 2025
Road closures
Closures are in place at Clara Street and the Beersbridge Road. A number of side streets have also been closed.
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Bus services diverted
#MET Metro 5a Castlereagh Road services are now on diversion due to an RTC in the area.
— Translink Metro (@TranslinkMetro) September 29, 2025
Services will operate out and in via Beersbridge Rd, Bloomfield Road, Grand Parade
Police statement
The Castlereagh Road in east Belfast is currently closed to traffic in both directions due to a serious road traffic collision. Closures are in place at Clara Street and the Beersbridge Road. Drivers should avoid the area at this time and seek an alternative route for their journey.
What we know so far
A major road in East Belfast is closed this Monday morning, September 29 due to a serious crash.
Police say the Castlereagh Road is currently closed to traffic in both directions due to a serious road traffic collision. Closures are in place at Clara Street and the Beersbridge Road. A number of side streets have also been closed.
Drivers are asked to avoid the area at this time and seek an alternative route for their journey.
