Cyclist 'seriously injured' after Smethwick crash involving a bike and car
Cyclist taken to hospital following bike and car collison in Smethwick.
West Midlands Police has confirmed that a collision took place on Oldbury Road, Smethwick today (Thursday, April 9) which has seen a man riding a bike taken to hospital.
Police said the collision involved a car and a cyclist in Oldbury Road, Smethwick, at just after 7.20am.
The police said that the cyclist involved the incident and had suffered “serious injuries”.
A spokesperson said: “A man in his 40s was taken to hospital with serious injuries although they're not believed to be life-threatening”.
Earlier today, buses in the area were diverted following the incident, which had included the number 80 and 87 buses.
In addition to this, West Midlands Roads had warned motorists travelling this afternoon of a ‘major disruption’ in the area.
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