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Victoria Steveley
Co Tyrone crash and road closure update
The incident on the Old Omagh Road, Ballygawley – just off the A5 – was reported to the NI Ambulance Service (NIAS) at approximately 4pm.
Victoria Steveley
Co Tyrone road closure
A road closure is in place at Ballygawley roundabout onto the Omagh Road in Co Tyrone.
According to the PSNI, a diversion is in place through Ballygawley town centre.
Stephanie Finnegan
Fatal crash
The PSNI have confirmed that a man has died after a two-vehicle crash on the Magheramore Road, outside Ballycastle, yesterday.
He has been named as 44-year-old Benny McIlhatton from the Loughguile area.
Inspector Cherith Adair from the PSNI's Collision Investigation Unit said: “The Magheramore Road, which was closed for a number of hours, has now reopened to traffic.
“A full investigation into the circ*mstances surrounding the collision is ongoing and I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed anything or to anyone with dash-cam or other footage that could assist police, to contact the Collision Investigation Unit at Sprucefield on 101, quoting reference number 1270 20/04/24.”
Read more here.
Liam Tunney
Co Antrim road closed following serious collision
The Magheramore Road in Ballycastle has been closed by police due to a serious road traffic collision. Diversions are in place at Islanddarragh Road and Capecastle Road. Drivers are advised to avoid the area at this time and seek an alternative route for their journey.
Sarah Harford
A1 crash cleared
The collision on the A1 this evening has now been cleared and traffic in the area is returning to normal.
Sarah Harford
Three-vehicle crash on A1
There has been a three-vehicle collision on the A1 northbound near Newry, just after the border. Early reports suggest debris is affecting both carriageways.
There are currently long delays and road users are being advised to find an alternative route where possible.
Sarah Harford
Belfast crash cleared
Vehicles involved in a crash on the Sydenham Bypass have now been recovered and all lanes are running again. But traffic remains busy on many of the key Belfast routes.
Sarah Harford
Delays following Belfast crash
There has been a two-vehicle collision on the Sydenham Bypass this evening. The incident occurred on the outer lane after Dee Street, in the Belfast-bound direction. It is passable in the inner lane but delays are to be expected.
Traffic is also busy on the M1 leaving Belfast towards junction three, the M1 approaching Broadway, the M3 Lagan Bridge towards Sydenham Bypass, the Westlink towards York St, leaving the M2 at Nelson Street, the A55 Stockmans Lane in both directions, Boucher Road towards Stockmans Lane, Upper Newtownards Road towards Dundonald and the A2 approaching Tillysburn towards Sydenham Bypass.
Sarah Harford
Derry road closed following crash
The Limavady Road in Derry is now closed in both directions following a road traffic collision. Police advised that Limavady-bound traffic is being diverted along the Glendermott Road, and city-bound traffic is being diverted via Broomhill Avenue.
Sarah Harford
Co Derry road closed after crash
The Ballycairn Road in Coleraine is currently closed in both directions following a road traffic collision near the junction with Castlerock Road. The PSNI has asked road users to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.
Gareth Hanna
M2 on-slip closed after crash
The motorway on-slip northbound at the Fortwilliam roundabout has been closed following a crash. Motorists have been advised to take an alternative route.
Mark Edwards
Police close Co Antrim road after 'incident'
The Ballymena Road northbound from the Randalstown Road roundabout to Springfarm Road has been closed following an incident
Mark Edwards
Lane closure will impact evening rush hour traffic
Mark Edwards
Broken down van cleared off Westlink
An earlier broken down van on the A12 Westlink at the end off the On Slip at Clifton Street in the direction of York Street has now been cleared. Traffic is still heavy in the area.
Mark Edwards
Broken down van causing delays on Westlink
A broken down van on the A12 Westlink at the end off the On Slip at Clifton Street in the direction of York Street is causing delays. The vehicle is passable with care
Mark Edwards
Emergency Belfast city centre lane closure to cause significant delays during rush hour
An emergency lane closure on York Street between Frederick Street and Little Patrick Street is still in place and will cause significant impact on travel times this morning.
Lane five of York Street remains closed this morning the Department for Infrastructure has confirmed.
Gareth Hanna
‘Significant impact’ on travel times expected as Belfast lane closed
An emergency lane closure is in place on lane five of York Street in Belfast during Monday evening rush hour.
The closure is in effect between Fredrick St and Little Patrick St and road users have been advised to leave more time for their journeys as significant impacts on travel times are expected towards the motorway network.
Victoria Steveley
Fallen telegraph pole closes Co Down road
The Bangor Road in Groomsport has been closed due to a fallen telegraph pole.
Motorists are advised to seek an alternative route.
