Child hospitalised following road crash in Dunmurry

A child has been taken to hospital following a road traffic collision in Belfast.

Police received a report of a one vehicle collision shortly before 8.25am on Monday in the Stewartstown Road area of Dunmurry.

Officers attended the scene together with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service.

In a statement, Police confirmed that one child was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries which are 'not believed to be life-threatening.'

A female driver was cautioned at the scene in relation to the incident.

In a statement, the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service confirmed it received a 999 call at 8.22am on Monday.

"NIAS despatched one emergency crew, one Rapid Response Paramedic and a Doctor to the incident.

"Following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, one patient was taken to Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children by Ambulance."

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