Pedestrian becomes third person to die on province's roads while bus company extends condolences after earlier Enniskillen tragedy
A pedestrian has become the third person to die on Northern Ireland roads this weekend following a collision in east Belfast.
The man died in hospital a short time after the incident on the Upper Newtownards Road on Saturday night (November 29).
Chief Inspector Simpson, of the PSNI’s Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Police received a report at approximately 10.40pm on Saturday evening of a collision involving a Mercedes Vito and a pedestrian on the Upper Newtownards Road.
“Our officers attended, alongside our colleagues from partner emergency services. Sadly, the pedestrian was pronounced deceased at hospital a short time later.
“Collision Investigation Unit detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the collision, and would like to hear from witnesses or anyone who may have captured dash-cam or other footage which may assist with our enquiries.
“If you can assist, please contact Collision Investigation Unit on 101, quoting reference 1677 of 29/11/25, or submit information online at http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ .” The Upper Newtownards Road, which was closed for a time, has since re-opened fully.
Meanwhile, police have confirmed two men have died after a road traffic collision in Enniskillen on Friday (November 28).
Shortly after 7pm, police received a report of a collision involving a Ford Kuga and a bus on the Derrylin Road.
Chief Inspector Simpson said: “Officers attended, alongside emergency service partners, however the two occupants of the Kuga were pronounced deceased at the scene.
“There have been no reports of any serious injuries to the driver or passengers of the bus at this time. The Derrylin Road remained closed for some time overnight, but reopened on Saturday morning, November 29.
“Our enquiries are continuing, and we would appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have digital footage which could assist with our investigation, to contact the Collision Investigation Unit on 101, quoting reference number 1276 of 28/11/25."
Confirming one of its vehicles was involved in the Enniskillen collision, Bus Éireann extended condolences to the families of the deceased.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the company said: “Bus Éireann can confirm that yesterday evening, 28 November, one of our Expressway Route 30 services was involved in a traffic collision with a car in the Derrylin Road area of Enniskillen, County Fermanagh.
"We are deeply saddened to learn that two occupants of the car have passed away. Our heartfelt condolences go to their families, friends and all those affected by this terrible loss.
"We can confirm that Bus Éireann has received no reports of injuries to our passengers or driver at this time.
"Bus Éireann is offering its full support to the relevant authorities as their investigations continue and will provide any additional assistance required.”