Man sadly dies after collision involving lorry in west Belfast

Friday 30 October 2026

A man has sadly died following a collision involving a lorry on the Falls Road in west Belfast in the early hours of Friday.

Police received a report shortly after 1am of a collision involving a male pedestrian and a lorry. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Falls Road was closed while officers examined the scene but has since reopened.

Investigation and appeal for footage

Detective Inspector Stewart, from the PSNI’s Collision Investigation Unit, said:

“Shortly after 1am, we received a report of a collision involving a male pedestrian and a lorry. Officers attended alongside emergency service partners, however the man was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene.”

Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with digital footage that could help establish what happened to come forward.

Detective Inspector Stewart said:

“Our enquiries are continuing, and we would appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have digital footage which could assist with our investigation, to contact the Collision Investigation Unit on 101, quoting reference number 64 30/10/26.”