Tipperary teenager killed and child left in critical condition after Belfast road crash

By Claudia Savage, Press Association

A 16-year-old from Co Tipperary has been killed in a road crash in Belfast that has left two others injured, including a 10-year-old, who is in critical condition.

The collision occurred at Nutts Corner on Sunday morning, just before 8am, and involved a black Volkswagen Golf and a silver Volkswagen Passat.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland can confirm that a 16 year old has sadly died following a two vehicle road traffic collision which occurred on the Belfast Road, Nutts Corner, yesterday morning, Sunday 26th April.

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A PSNI spokesperson said: “Officers attended alongside emergency partners, and a male passenger in the Passat, who was aged 16 and from the Tipperary area, passed away at the scene.

“The driver of the Passat sustained minor injuries, while two other passengers are still in hospital, including a 10-year-old child who remains in a critical condition.

“The driver of the black Golf has been arrested on suspicion of a number of motoring offences.

“The Belfast Road, which was closed as detectives conducted enquiries, has now reopened to motorists.”