The Falls Road in West Belfast has been reopened to traffic this morning after being sealed off overnight due to a serious collision.

A Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) spokesperson confirmed the road was closed between Sevastopol Street and the Royal Victoria Hospital at approximately 1.45am on Friday, October 30.

Road users were advised to avoid the area as early reports indicated the incident occurred in the early hours of the morning.

The PSNI has not yet released details regarding the nature of the crash or confirmed whether any individuals were injured.

Motorists travelling through the section near the hospital were urged to seek alternative routes during the period when the road remained inaccessible.

A section of Falls Road was closed from Sevastopol Street to the Royal Victoria Hospital following the incident.

The area remained closed until around 8.15am on Friday, at which point traffic flow resumed normally.

Police officers continue to manage the site and monitor the situation in the immediate vicinity of the crash location.

Drivers are reminded to exercise caution when navigating the wider Falls Road network this morning.

The PSNI spokesperson noted that further information would be provided as investigations progress.

It has since reopened as of 8.15am on Friday, October 30.