Number of people taken to hospital in Belfast

A number of people have been taken to hospital after becoming unwell in the Damascus Street area of Belfast.

The public have been advised to avoid the area.

The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) said it had taken four patients to the Royal Hospital in Belfast.

A PSNI statement said: “Police alongside colleagues from other emergency services are at the Damascus Street area of south Belfast after a number of people became unwell this evening, Tuesday 30th September.

“A number of people have been transported to hospital for treatment.

“Members of the public are advised to avoid the area at this time.”

A NIAS statement said: “The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service received a number of 999 calls shortly after 17:00 on Tuesday 30 September following reports of an incident in the Damascus street area.

“NIAS despatched four emergency crews to the incident.

“Following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, four patients were taken to Royal Victoria Hospital.”