Man dies following road crash in north Belfast

16 Apr 2026 • 8:45 PM MYT
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Man dies following road crash in north Belfast

A man has died following a road crash in north Belfast in March.

Police said the death follows a collision involving a car and a pedestrian in the Shankill Road area on Saturday March 28.

A police spokesperson issued a public appeal for information.

“At approximately 9.45am, police received a report of a collision involving a car and a pedestrian in the Shankill Road area,” they said.

“Officers attended, together with colleagues from other emergency services, but sadly the man has since died in hospital from his injuries.

“Our enquiries are continuing, and we would appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have digital footage which could assist with our investigation, to contact the Collision Investigation Unit on 101, quoting reference number 344 28/03/26.”

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