West Belfast: Three children hit by reversing car

West Belfast: Three children hit by reversing car

The peaceful setting of a housing development in west Belfast was shattered when a car struck three children who were playing on the pavement. The incident occurred on Sunday evening in Black Ridge View, where the unsuspecting children, two girls, and a boy, were hit as the car reversed. The police were quick to respond after receiving a report just before 17:00 BST about the tragic collision.

Following the harrowing event, the injured children were swiftly transported to the hospital for medical treatment. Meanwhile, a 37-year-old man was apprehended by the authorities on suspicion of various offenses related to the incident. These include driving with excess alcohol in his breath, causing grievous bodily injury by dangerous driving, and failing to stop, report, or remain at the scene of an accident that caused injury.

The detained man is currently in custody as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the collision. Authorities are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or has any dash-cam or CCTV footage of the event to come forward and assist the police at Woodbourne with their inquiries. This tragic incident serves as a somber reminder of the potential dangers that can arise when vehicles and pedestrians share the same spaces

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