Six hurt as car and police vehicle collide in Belfast

Four PSNI officers injured in crash on city’s south side

Six people, including four PSNI officers, were injured in a collision between a car and a police vehicle in south Belfast early this morning.

A PSNI spokeswoman said the crash took place at Bell’s Bridge near the loyalist Cregagh estate shortly after 2.30am.

The two occupants of the car were taken to hospital for treatment. Their injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

Four PSNI officers were also taken to hospital, with three of them subsequently being released after treatment for minor injuries One officer remains in hospital.

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The spokeswoman said Police Ombudsman’s Office has been informed.