It is the second serious incident involving a young person on the road in short period of time
06:00, 08 Jul 2026
Stock image of the Suffolk Road in West Belfast(Image: Google Maps)
There have been calls for urgent action to calm traffic on a busy West Belfast road called a “danger hotspot” after a child was taken to hospital after a crash.
The incident at around 4pm on Monday, July 6, is understood to be the second serious incident on the Suffolk Road in recent weeks. Independent councillor for the area, Paul Doherty, said he has requested an urgent site meeting with the Department for Infrastructure to address issues along the road.
He is calling for people to avoid parking on the double yellow lines outside the Glen Community Complex, as it puts lives at risk by blocking sight lines.
Cllr Doherty said: “This young lad could have lost his life on the Suffolk Road and sadly, it is only a matter of time before someone is killed here. This is now the second serious incident involving a young person and this road in a short space of time. Enough is enough.
“The road outside Glen Community Complex is a danger hotspot, and urgent action is needed before a family is left grieving.
“I have contacted DfI and requested an urgent site meeting to look at implement immediate traffic calming, pedestrian safety and speed reduction measures so that people in this area are removed from harm.
“In the meantime, I am asking people clearly: please do not park on the double yellow lines at the front of the complex. It blocks sight lines, creates danger for children and families, and puts lives at risk.
“I am asking people to please park responsibly and help prevent a tragedy in our community.”
A DfI spokesperson said: “With regard to unlawful parking, Traffic Attendants have been instructed to undertake periodic enforcement visits over the coming weeks, with the aim of improving compliance and discouraging inappropriate parking practices.“In light of the recent safety concerns raised, officials will arrange a meeting with the elected representatives involved to discuss the matter further.”
A spokesperson for the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service said: “The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service received a 999 call at 15:53 on Monday, 6th July, following reports of an RTC on the Suffolk Road area, Belfast.
“NIAS tasked 1 Emergency Ambulance to the incident. Following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, one person was taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast for sick children, by Ambulance.”
A PSNI spokesperson said: “Police and emergency services colleagues attended the Suffolk Road area following a report made at around 4pm on Monday, 6th July of a collision involving a car and a child.
“Anyone with any information, including dash-cam or other footage, is asked to contact police on the 101 number quoting reference 1231 of 06/07/26.
“You can also submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form at www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/ “
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