25/03/2026
Woman In Her 70s Dies After Lorry Collision In North Belfast
Police have confirmed that a woman in her 70s has died following a collision in north Belfast.
Detective Inspector Stewart, from the Collision Investigation Unit, said: "Police received a report shortly after 2.30pm yesterday, Tuesday 24th March, of a collision involving a female pedestrian and a lorry in the Ardoyne Avenue area.
"Officers attended the scene, together with colleagues from the emergency services.
"Sadly, the woman was pronounced deceased at the scene.
"The area was closed to traffic for a period of time but has since re-opened.
"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 801 of 24/03/26."
Detective Inspector Stewart, from the Collision Investigation Unit, said: "Police received a report shortly after 2.30pm yesterday, Tuesday 24th March, of a collision involving a female pedestrian and a lorry in the Ardoyne Avenue area.
"Sadly, the woman was pronounced deceased at the scene.
"The area was closed to traffic for a period of time but has since re-opened.
"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 801 of 24/03/26."
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