Person Hospitalized After Early Morning Incident in South Belfast

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Person Hospitalized After Early Morning Incident in South Belfast

One individual was hospitalized following an incident that occurred early in the morning in South Belfast. This event took place near the Cherryvale playing fields along Ravenhill Road at approximately 8 a.m.

Details of the Early Morning Incident

Local Councillor Séamas De Faoite shared updates on social media, urging the public to allow emergency services the necessary space to operate. He expressed his thoughts for everyone impacted by the incident.

Emergency Response

The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) confirmed receiving a 999 call at 08:17 on Monday, 12th January, regarding the situation. In response, the service deployed multiple emergency vehicles:

  • Four emergency ambulances
  • One rapid response paramedic
  • Air Ambulance with Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) personnel

Upon assessment and initial treatment at the scene, one patient was transported to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast for further care.

Ongoing Developments

Authorities are continuing to investigate the details surrounding the incident. Further updates will be available on El-Balad as more information is confirmed.