Northern Ireland

Springfield Road closed after collision

The scene of yesterday's road traffic collision on the Springfield Road in west Belfast. Picture by Mal McCann
The scene of yesterday's road traffic collision on the Springfield Road in west Belfast. Picture by Mal McCann The scene of yesterday's road traffic collision on the Springfield Road in west Belfast. Picture by Mal McCann

BELFAST'S Springfield Road was closed in both directions for several hours yesterday morning following a road traffic collision.

The two vehicle incident led to the closure of the west Belfast arterial route between Lanark Way and Falls Road, forcing drivers to find alternative routes.

It is understood nobody was seriously injured. The road reopened shortly after 11am.