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Five car crash blocks main road north of Christchurch

December 11, 2017

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The main road north of Christchurch is blocked after a five-car crash.

The collision has halted rush hour traffic on Main North Road in Belfast with police and ambulance attending to the drivers.

Two people have suffered moderate injuries.

Diversions are in place while crews clear the vehicles.

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