The Upper Newtownards Road has been closed in both directions as firefighters deal with a fire at a pub near the Ulster Hospital.
The fire broke out at Sam’s Grill at The Lewis at around 8.30am this morning (Thursday).
Translink said Glider services in the area will be disrupted.
We are continuing to deal with a fire at a bar on the Upper Newtownards Road in Belfast. There are currently 30 Firefighters, 5 Fire Appliances and 2 Specialist Appliances in attendance. The incident is ongoing. #ProtectingOurCommunity pic.twitter.com/BlNqCP6bqR
— NIFRS (@NIFRSOFFICIAL) January 31, 2019
#ULB Due to a fire at #Dundonald #Newtownards Ulsterbus services to/from Belfast are being diverted & are subject to delay as a result. See link for full details https://t.co/SsWEhNyl7K ^CD
— UlsterbusNI (@UlsterbusNI) January 31, 2019
Fire at the Lewis Public House in Dundonald and an accident are causing significant delays on the Newtownards Road. pic.twitter.com/oYRfxPoOAR
— Michael Palmer (@CommanderMP) January 31, 2019
? BREAKING: Police have now closed the Upper Newtownards Road as firefighters deal with a large fire at The Lewis Bar & Restaurant In Dundonald. pic.twitter.com/DKO3Ix4ve4
— Stuart Robinson (@stuartrobinson1) January 31, 2019
Terrible fire on the Upper Newtownards road. Traffic chaos as well. pic.twitter.com/UOpL60LvvF
— Jonny Currie (@scrabopower) January 31, 2019
There are also additional delays on A20 Upper #Newtownards Rd citybound near Dundonald High School while vehicles are waiting to be recovered from an earlier road traffic collision. https://t.co/oOLa5IFboz
— Trafficwatch NI (@TrafficwatchNI) January 31, 2019
*EMERGENCY NOTICE ULSTER HOSPITAL* The Upper Newtownards Road is closed between the East Link Road opposite the Ulster Hospital and Church Road. Please allow extra time for travelling if you have an appointment today. The Hospital can still be accessed via the Stoney Road. pic.twitter.com/zKOfDz4CN2
— South Eastern Trust (@setrust) January 31, 2019
Fire fighters tackle blaze at the Lewis on the upper Newtownards road #belfast @irish_news https://t.co/ATypzLez0O
— Mal McCann (@MalMccann) January 31, 2019