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A MAN is in critical condition in hospital following a serious motorway collision on the M1 motorway westbound in Northern Ireland.
The pedestrian, aged in his 60s, was injured in the collision that took place on Sunday, July 28, between Belfast[1] and Lisburn[2].
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PSNI officers attended the scene of the crashCredit: Alamy
The Police Service of Northern Ireland said the road collision occurred between a pedestrian and a lorry on the M1 motorway.
The incident was reported to the emergency services at around 6.50am on Sunday, July 28.
The PSNI[3] said an investigation is underway and has appealed to anyone with information to contact them.
The M1 was closed in both directions for seven hours but has now fully reopened.
“The injured man, aged in his 60s, is in a critical condition in hospital.”
Police have appealed for anyone with any information to come forward.
A spokesperson added: “An investigation is underway and anyone who witnessed the collision or who has dash-cam footage is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 432 28/07/24.”
“A report can also be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via psni.police.uk/makeareport[4] or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org[5].”
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The eastbound[1] stretch of the busy motorway remains closed at junction 13 near Provan Interchange followi…
A PEDESTRIAN has been hit by a bus near a hospital in Glasgow, sparking a major emergency response.
Mercy crews raced to Castle Street, near Glasgow[1] Royal Infirmary, this afternoon.
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Police have locked down the sceneCredit: SCOTTISH SUN
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The collision happened on Castle Street near Glasgow Royal InfirmaryCredit: John Kirkby
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A bus sits in the sealed-off area of the road surrounded by police vehiclesCredit: John Kirkby
Police[2] have locked down the area after the collision.
Castle Street is currently closed in both directions, from Glebe Street to Warnock Street.
The busy M8 has also been impacted, with the Junction 15 eastbound slip road also closed.
Drivers are currently being diverted onto Alexandra Parade.
Photos from the scene show a large section of the road taped off next to the hospital.
Around half a dozen officers on foot are seen guarding the area around the blue tape.
A large double-decker bus also sits inside the cordon with a police van parked just behind it.
Two cops rushed to hospital after police van ‘rolls’ in crash
Numerous other police vehicles are also parked on a neighbouring road that is accessed by the motorway slip-off.
A statement from Police Scotland read: “We are in attendance on Castle Street, near Glasgow Royal Infirmary, following a collision involving a bus and a pedestrian.
“Castle Street is closed in both directions, from Glebe Street to Warnock Street.
“The M8 J15 eastbound slip road is also impacted with traffic is being diverted onto Alexandra Parade.
“Please avoid the area and use an alternative route.”
The Scottish Ambulance Service has been contacted for comment.
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