Delays in Belfast city centre after Glider breaks down

A broken down Glider caused delays in Belfast city centre on Friday evening.

The incident at the top of Chichester Street beside the entrance for Granny Annies caused knock-on disruption back until City Hall on October 7.

The incident has now been cleared for motorists.

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Taking to social media, TrafficWatch NI said: "#Belfast broken down @GliderBelfast on Chichester St at close Victoria St @Grannyannies - passable on either side but knock on delays back towards Cityhall (18:40)."

In an earlier statement, the Police Service of Northern Ireland said: "Motorists are advised of heavy traffic congestion in the Chichester Street area of Belfast...Please avoid the area at this time and seek an alternative route for your journey."

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