Bristol Road South was closed live when a cyclist was hit by a van

A police cordon is in place on Bristol Road South between Quarry Lane and South Road this evening after a cyclist collided with a van at around 4.30pm. The cyclist is said to have suffered injuries which are not said to be “life threatening”.

This video shot by our reporter shows the stretching of the cord.

Our reporter sent us these images of the scene on Bristol Road South. The area between Quarry Lane and South Road is cordoned off but the opposite side of the motorway is now open to on-going traffic.

West Midlands Police confirmed that a cyclist collided with a van at 4.30pm on Thursday. A man was taken to hospital with injuries which are not described as ‘life threatening’.

A spokesman said: “We were called to South Road, Northfield shortly after 4.30pm today (Thursday) following a collision between a cyclist and a van.