POLICE have appealed for witnesses following the death of a pensioner who was struck by a lorry in east Belfast.
Patrick McDermott (79) was walking on the Albertbridge Road when the collision happened at the junction with Castlereagh Street at around 3.30pm on Friday.
Police said the man was from the east of the city.
Alliance leader Naomi Long expressed her condolences.
"My thoughts are with the family and friends of Mr McDermott at this sad time," she said.
"The local community will be in shock at this tragedy.
"Unfortunately, this is an example of how dangerous our roads can be for both pedestrians and drivers."
PUP councillor John Kyle also said: "My thoughts are with this man and his family at this time.
"It is a busy junction and would be difficult to cross."
Police have appealed to anyone who was in the area of the Albertbridge Road at the time and witnessed the collision to contact them.
