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Three children taken to hospital after being 'hit by car as they played on pavement'

A 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of multiple motoring offences after three children were hospitalized following a car reversing incident in West Belfast.

  • Shortly before 5pm on Sunday, August 24, a car reversing along a walkway in Black Ridge View, west Belfast, struck three children who were playing there.
  • Authorities in Northern Ireland received a report and responded to a road traffic accident involving two girls and one boy.
  • The three children were taken to hospital for treatment while police remained at the scene to investigate the incident.
  • A 37-year-old male is currently in custody after being detained on allegations of driving under the influence, dangerous driving resulting in serious injury, and failing to stop and report the related accident.
  • The suspect remains in custody as police urge witnesses and anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage to contact Woodbourne police quoting reference 1201 24/08/25.
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Irish Independent broke the news in Ireland on Sunday, August 24, 2025.
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