Police are investigating a collision in Belfast involving a woman and a JCB digger in the early hours of this morning.
The incident took place on Ormeau Avenue near a well known nightclub around 1.15am.
Footage we have seen shows the woman crossing the road as the JCB digger drove towards her.
Emergency services were called and an area of the road appears to have been cordoned off while officers and members of the public went to her aid.
A PSNI spokesperson said: "Police in South Belfast are investigating the report of a collision involving a female pedestrian and a JCB digger in the early hours of Sunday 8 August.
"The collision, which occurred at Ormeau Avenue, was reported to police shortly after 1.20am.
"A woman was taken to hospital with a suspected broken leg following the incident. The driver of the digger was spoken to by police at the scene.
"Officers are appealing for witnesses to the collision to contact them at Lisburn Road on 101, quoting reference number 165 08/08/21. Anyone who was travelling in the area and who may have dash cam footage which could assist with the investigation is also asked to get in touch. You can also submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/."
