A Belfast road has been blocked after a three vehicle crash as police warn drivers to take extra care due to icy conditions.
Emergency services were called to the Middle Braniel Road, on the outskirts of the city, on Thursday morning, December 8, following reports of a crash involving three vehicles.
Police said the road was blocked as a result and have warned drivers to take extra care due to the icy conditions.
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It comes after a two-day weather warning for ice was issued by the Met Office and it has been warned that snow could fall in Northern Ireland this weekend with temperatures predicted to fall below zero.
A PSNI spokesman said: "Motorists are advised the Middle Braniel Road, Belfast is currently blocked following a three vehicle road traffic collision this morning. Please seek alternate routes for your journey. Motorists are also advised to take extra caution when driving this morning due to icy conditions in the area."
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