Pedestrian dies after road collision in east Belfast

Police have appealed for information about the incident on Saturday.
Pedestrian dies after road collision in east Belfast

By Jonathan McCambridge, PA

A man has died after a collision with a vehicle in East Belfast.

Police have appealed for information about the incident involving a Mercedes Vito on the Upper Newtownards Road at around 10.40 pm on Saturday.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “Our officers attended alongside our colleagues from partner emergency services.

“Sadly, the pedestrian was pronounced deceased atthe  hospital a short time later.

“Collision Investigation Unit detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the collision, and would like to hear from witnesses or anyone who may have captured dashcam or other footage which may assist with our inquiries.

“If you can assist, please contact the Collision Investigation Unit on 101, quoting reference 1677 of 29/11/25.”

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