A teenage girl suffered a facial injury after the car she was travelling in crashed into a building in west Belfast.

It happened in the early hours of Thursday morning.

PSNI officers while out on a routine patrol of the area came across the scene of a one vehicle road traffic collision involving a car and the wall of a building in the Falls Road area.

Damage has been caused to a dental surgery in the area as a result of the collision.

In a statement the PSNI said: “It is believed that a number of people were travelling in the vehicle. One teenage girl received medical treatment at the scene for a facial injury before being transported to hospital.

“There were no reports of any other serious injuries.

“Colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service also attended the scene.

“One male aged in his late teens was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including dangerous driving, driving whilst unfit, and failing to stop, remain and report a collision.

“He was subsequently street bailed to allow for further enquiries.”

Sergeant Costley continued: “Our enquiries are continuing, and we are appealing to anyone who has any information which may assist to get in touch.

“The number to call is 101, quoting reference number 93 of 19/12/24.”

McHugh Dental Care on the Falls Road had a note on the premises this morning saying: “Apologies!! Due to a car crashing into the building last night, the practice will remain closed today. We will be in contact with all patients today.”

A car collided with McHugh Dental Care on the Falls Road last night (Credit: Olivia Peden)