Boy, 11, in critical condition after Shankill Road collision as police appeal for witnesses
- Love Ballymena
- 4 days ago
- 2 min read
An 11-year-old boy remains in a critical condition in hospital after a serious road traffic collision on Belfast’s Shankill Road on Saturday evening.
Police are appealing for witnesses and information following the incident, which involved a grey BMW X5 and the young pedestrian.
The collision happened close to the junction with Boundary Street at approximately 7.25pm on Saturday, 7 March.
Emergency services attended the scene and the boy was taken to hospital for treatment. Police have confirmed that he remains in a critical condition.
A 34-year-old man was arrested at the scene following the collision. He has since been released on bail pending further police enquiries.
The Shankill Road was closed for a number of hours while emergency services and investigators dealt with the aftermath of the collision. The road has since reopened.
Police say their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident is continuing and are asking anyone who may have information to come forward.
Officers are particularly keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have captured dashcam or mobile phone footage in the area around the time of the incident.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1365 07/03/26.
At a glance
An 11-year-old boy was seriously injured in a road traffic collision on Belfast’s Shankill Road on Saturday evening.
The incident involved a grey BMW X5 and occurred near the junction with Boundary Street at around 7.25pm.
The child was taken to hospital and remains in a critical condition.
A 34-year-old man was arrested at the scene but has since been released on bail while enquiries continue.
The Shankill Road was closed for several hours following the collision before reopening later.
Police are appealing for witnesses and any dashcam or mobile footage from the area.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police quoting reference number 1365 07/03/26.
