Man on bike hit by Audi at Switch Island

A cyclist has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car on Switch Island.

Merseyside Police were called to the scene at around 6.20pm on Saturday (June 1) after it was reported that a male cyclist had been involved in a serious crash with a black Audi on Dunnings Bridge Road, near its junction with Broom’s Cross Road. The emergency services went to the scene and the man was transported to the hospital.

The driver of the vehicle stopped at the scene. There is currently a road closure at the busy intersection and this is causing significant traffic delays in the area.

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Motorists are advised to avoid the area while emergency services deal with the incident. If you witnessed the collision or have any dash cam footage please contact Merseyside Police by calling 101 or DM @MerPolCC quoting reference number 734 of 1 June.

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