In a statement, the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service confirmed it received a 999 call at 02:37 on Thursday, July 16, following reports of a road traffic collision in the York Road area of Belfast.

A spokesperson added: "NIAS tasked two emergency ambulances to the incident. Following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, one patient was brought to Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast by ambulance."

A Belfast community has been left “in shock” following a “very serious” road crash, a local MLA has said.

The PSNI said just before 8am on Thusday that a number of roads were closed in the aftermath of a serious road traffic collision in the York Street area of north Belfast.

Roads are closed between Limestone Road and North Queen Street, Mountcollyer Avenue, and York Street on either side of these junctions. Road users have been advised to seek an alternative route.

DUP North Belfast MLA Philip Brett said he is “deeply saddened” by what happened.

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DUP MLA Phillip Brett has said that he is “deeply saddened” by the “very serious road traffic incident in north Belfast”.

“The local community is in shock at the seriousness of what has happened, and my thoughts are with everyone affected, together with their families and loved ones, at this incredibly difficult time,” Mr Brett said.

“I understand an arrest has been made and that a PSNI investigation is now underway.

“It is essential that the police are given the time and space to carry out a full and thorough investigation. I would also encourage anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has CCTV, dashcam or other relevant footage, to contact the PSNI.

“Finally, I want to pay tribute to the emergency services who responded so quickly and professionally to what is clearly an extremely serious incident.”

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There has been what's described as a serious crash in north Belfast.

Police are at the scene of the collision in the York Street area of the city.

Roads are closed between Limestone Road and North Queen Street, Mountcollyer Avenue and York Street on either side of the junctions with drivers advised to seek an alternative route.

Translink has said their Metro services will use Brougham Street and North Queen Street in both directions in the meantime.

Police and emergency services at the scene on York Road/Shore Road this morning.(Image: Justin Kernoghan )

Police and emergency services at the scene on York Road/Shore Road this morning.

Photos: Justin Kernoghan

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Police are currently at the scene of a serious road traffic collision in the York Street area of north Belfast.Roads are closed between Limestone Road and North Queen Street, Mountcollyer Avenue, and York Street on either side of these junctions.Road users are advised to seek an alternative route.

Police are at the scene of a serious crash in the York Street area of north Belfast this Thursday morning, July 16.

The PSNI says roads are closed between Limestone Road and North Queen Street, Mountcollyer Avenue, and York Street on either side of these junctions. Road users are advised to seek an alternative route.