BREAKING: The NIAS has issued an urgent message tonight
In a tweet on Saturday night from the NIAS account, it asked people to consider other options than calling 999 if possible.
"The BT 999 service is currently experiencing a continued significant increase in demand," the tweet read."NIAS would ask callers to 999 to consider other options including self presentation to Emergency Departments.The Belfast Trust website for the NIAS 999 service gives the following advice around emergency and non-emergency calls.
"You should call 999 in the event that emergency medical assistance is required in a life-threatening situation following a serious accident, injury or illness. This includes, but is not limited to: "In the case that it is not a life-threatening emergency, and immediate medical attention is not required, please consider other options before calling 999:For all the latest news, visit the Belfast Live homepagehere and sign up to our daily newsletter here.
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