The police are investigating reports that a man in his 70s was hit by a car in Belfast city centre this morning.
The reported incident is said to have happened in the Donegall Square North area.
No details regarding the man’s condition have been released by police, however they said a “male pedestrian has been taken to hospital following the incident”.
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The area was cordoned off for a time on Tuesday morning as officers gathered evidence.
In a brief statement, a PSNI spokesman said: “The Donegall Square North in Belfast is now clear following an earlier one vehicle road traffic collision this morning (Tuesday 22nd March).
“Shortly after 11:20am, it was reported that a male pedestrian aged in his 70s was struck by a car in the area. He was taken to hospital following the incident.
“Enquiries are continuing and police would appeal to anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have dash-cam footage available to contact them on 101, quoting reference number 574 22/03/22.”
Later on Tuesday, the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service said they received a 999 call at 11.20am "following reports of an RTC involving a pedestrian at Donegal Square West in Belfast".
NIAS despatched two emergency crews to the incident, they added.
A spokesman said: "Following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, the patient was taken by ambulance to the RVH."
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