A man has died following a serious crash in Belfast city centre.
A car struck a tree on York Street shortly before twelve o'clock this afternoon.
The road remains closed between Broughan Street and North Queen Street.
The man in his 20's was taken to hospital but is understood to have passed away from his injuries.
Anyone who was travelling on York Street this morning and witnessed the collision has been asked to contact local officers in Tennent Street
Disruption is expected to continue into rush hour and drivers are asked to avoid the area.
York Rd, Belfast is closed between Broughan St & North Queen St following RTC. Diversions in place. Avoid the area if possible.
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