16/08/2002

Man dies in road accident

A 21-year-old man has died following a collision in west Belfast last night.

The man has been named as Sean Linehan, from Willowvale Avenue in the city.

It is believed his car was in collision with a cement mixer lorry at around 5pm. Two other people in Mr Linehan's car were injured.

Police at Dunmurry have appealed for anyone who may have witnessed the crash to contact them on 90 650 222 or on the Crimestoppers line 0800 555 111.

Elsewhere, an 11-year-old boy was injured in a hit-and-run incident in north Belfast last night. He was struck at the junction of Century Street and the Crumlin Road at 10.20pm.

A 17-year-old youth, who was arrested shortly after the incident, has since been released pending further inquiries.

(GMcG)

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