Cyclist taken to hospital after crash involving bus near Preston

A man in his 60s has been taken to hospital after a bus and cyclist collided near Preston.
By Sean Gleaves
Published 3rd Sep 2021, 12:35 BST
Updated 3rd Sep 2021, 14:23 BST
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The cyclist and bus collided in Blackpool Road, near the the corner of Larches Avenue, at around 10.15 today (September 3).

A rapid response vehicle and an ambulance was sent to the scene, with police closing the road between Pedders Lane and Greaves Town.

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"We treated one male patient in 60s with leg injuries and took him to Royal Preston, " a spokesman for North West Ambulance Service said.

A section of Blackpool Road was closed by police near Preston following a road traffic collision.A section of Blackpool Road was closed by police near Preston following a road traffic collision.
A section of Blackpool Road was closed by police near Preston following a road traffic collision.

Police advised motorists to avoid the area while emergency services attended.

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