Hamilton Road: Man taken to hospital after incident involving cherry picker and lorry

A man has been taken to hospital after a Belfast incident involving a cherry picker and a lorry.

Hamilton Road, Titanic Quarter is closed in both directions due to the incident on October 4.

A Belfast Harbour Police spokesperson said: “A man has been taken to hospital following an incident involving a cherry picker and a lorry on Hamilton Road this morning.

Read more: Road closures to remain in place in Belfast city centre

"Belfast Harbour Police and emergency services are in attendance and the Health and Safety Executive has been informed.”

The PSNI is supporting Belfast Harbour Police as they deal with the incident.

A HSENI spokesperson said: "HSENI attended the scene of this morning’s incident. We are unable to make any further comments at this stage”.

The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service has been contacted for comment.

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