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James Martin McCarthy

Man hospitalised following incident at Belfast office

A man has been taken to hospital following an incident at an office block in Belfast City Centre.

The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service were called to the scene on Linenhall Street shortly after 1:15pm this afternoon with two Ambulances, HEMS via car and the Hazardous Area Response Team being sent to the scene of the incident.

One person was taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital for treatment.

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A Northern Ireland Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service received a 999 call at 13:17 on Wednesday, 29 March 2023 following reports of an incident in the Linenhall Street area, Belfast.

"NIAS despatched two Ambulances, HEMS via car and the Hazardous Area Response Team to the scene of the incident.

"Following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, one patient was taken to Royal Victoria Hospital by Ambulance."

A spokesperson for the Heath and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland said: “HSENI is aware of an incident in Linenhall Street, Belfast, this afternoon, and is making enquiries.”

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