Teen cyclist taken to Invercargill hospital

Emergency services at the scene this morning. PHOTO: LUISA GIRAO
Emergency services at the scene this morning. PHOTO: LUISA GIRAO
A cyclist has been taken to Southland Hospital after colliding with a car in Invercargill.

A police spokeswoman said emergency services received a report of a crash between a car and bicycle being ridden by a teenager without a helmet in Layard St, near the intersection with Ward St, about 8.45am today.

St John said one ambulance was sent to the scene and "treated and transported one patient in a minor condition."

A reporter at the scene saw a car parked in Ward Rd with its right side view mirror broken.

Police were investigating the circumstances of the accident, the spokeswoman said.

They commended members of the community and teachers who helped the male cyclist with first aid before emergency services arrived.
 

 

 

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