THREE people have been taken to hospital following a crash on the Antrim Road on Wednesday morning.

The collision involved a police Skoda Kodiaq and a Citroen close to the Fortwilliam shops. The Antrim Road is closed between Glandore Avenue and Skegoneill Avenue.

A PSNI statement said: "Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes."

The Ambulance Service said they received a 999 call at 09:25 on Wednesday morning.

"NIAS despatched three emergency ambulance crews and a rapid response paramedic to the incident.

"Three people were taken to Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast by ambulance."