By Maria McCann
A vehicle has crashed into a bridge on Belfast's Malone Road resulting in traffic chaos for commuters this evening.
The collision between Balmoral Avenue and the House of Sport is blocking one lane and causing long delays for motorists leaving the city.
#TRAIN Owing to bdge strke trains through Balmoral subject to delay & alt https://t.co/adQHevnKKt
— Translink (@Translink_NI) May 3, 2017
#TRAIN Train line at Balmoral has reopened following a bridge strike. Knock on disruption is expected while services return to normal
— Translink (@Translink_NI) May 3, 2017
Rail services have also been impacted with the Bangor to Portadown route terminating at Great Victoria Street.
Translink says the Balmoral line has since reopened but commuters should expect delays.
#NIR bdge strke 15:20 Dublin Connolly-Belfast Ctl 20 mins late Belfast Ctl https://t.co/CDZbTSKTcZ
— Translink (@Translink_NI) May 3, 2017
Police say the collision at the Kings Hall was reported around 4.30pm this afternoon.
"The driver was treated at the scene for injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening at this time."
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