Schoolboy taken to hospital after being hit by car in North Belfast

It happened this morning

News update
Author: Chloe StjohnPublished 13 hours ago

A schoolboy has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car in North Belfast.

It happened this morning in the Ballysillan Road area

His injuries aren't thought to be life threatening

A PSNI spokesperson said, “A schoolboy, believed to be 12 years old, was struck by a car close to the leisure centre at around 8am this morning.”

“He has been taken to hospital for treatment to injuries which, at this stage, are not thought to be life threatening.”

“Police are asking witnesses and those who may have captured dash-cam or other footage to get in touch by calling 101, quoting reference 261 08/11/24.”