E-bike rider suffers 'potentially life-changing' injuries in crash with van in Cannock

Police said a van had been involved in a collision with an e-bike

An e-bike rider has been taken to hospital with “potentially life-changing” injuries following a collision with a van in Cannock.

Emergency services were called to Common Lane, at its junction with Old Hednesford Road, at around 5.40pm on Thursday (September 3).

Police said a van had been involved in a collision with an e-bike.

Officers attended the scene alongside crews from West Midlands Ambulance Service and Midlands Air Ambulance.

The male rider of the e-bike was taken to hospital; Staffordshire Police said his injuries are believed to be potentially life-changing.

The road was closed while officers dealt with the incident and the van and e-bike were recovered.

Police said the driver of the van remained at the scene following the collision.

Officers are now appealing for witnesses and are particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have captured the incident on CCTV, a doorbell camera or dashcam.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or via Live Chat on the force's website, quoting incident number 632 of September 3.

Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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