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A THREE-year-old boy is in an induced coma in hospital after becoming trapped under a car as he made his way to nursery school. Young Roan, whose family asked that his surname not be reported, remains in the Royal Belfast Hospital...

A candelit vigil has been held in remembrance of a seven-year-old girl who was killed after being hit by a car in west Belfast at the weekend. Kaitlin McCoubrey-Fullerton was struck by a car and died at the scene of the collision in the Upper Springfield area of the city on Saturday evening. The tragedy has left the community in deep shock, with local people gathering at a vigil at the scene of the collision last night. Floral tributes had also been left in honour of Kaitlin, who was the daught...

The family of a seven-year-old girl who died after being knocked down in west Belfast are "inconsolable", a priest has said. A woman in her 50s was arrested, questioned and then released on police bail following the tragedy on Saturday evening. Kaitlin McCoubrey-Fullerton was struck by a car and died at the scene of the collision in the Upper Springfield area of the city. People have been left in shock following the death of the little girl, the cleric and local representatives said. "It has le...

A woman in her 50s arrested by police investigating the death of seven-year-old Kaitlin McCoubrey-Fullerton following a one-vehicle road traffic collision in west Belfast on Saturday has been released on bail pending further enquiries.

Child dies after being struck by car in Springhill in West Belfast The ambulance service was called to the scene after 6pm Updated The scene Saturday night (Image: Presseye) Never miss a thing from Belfast and beyond - sign up for FREE newsletter direct to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank...

Corr extends condolences following tragic accident Sinn Féin Councillor Steven Corr has extended condolences to a local family following a tragic accident in West Belfat. Cllr Corr said: This evening the community of the Upper Springfield is devastated following a tragic road traffic accident in Springhill. Our local community is shocked and saddened following the loss of this very young life. It has left many local people reeling and my thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected at thi...

Two-vehicle crash on Upper Springfield Road It is believed four fire appliances, a fire car, specialist rescue teams and multiple ambulances attended the scene of the crash. The PSNI also attended. It is reported one of the passengers had to be cut from a vehicle using specialist equipment. Two people, aged in their fifties, were taken to hospital. In a statement, a spokesperson from the PSNI said: "Officers responded, along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service and ...

Community rallies behind exercise challenge in memory of west Belfast man The late Paul Cub McCullough with partner Debbie Leagh and daughter Mila Mairead Holland 08 February, 2021 01:00 Family and friends of Paul Cub McCullough take part in the challenge in Falls Park in west Belfast. Pictured are Mr McCulloughs mum Angela, daughter Mila and partner Debbie Leagh at a bench in the park dedicated to him. Picture by Mal McCann AN exercise challenge i...