A TEENAGE cyclist was left in a serious condition after a ‘significant’ collision with a car in Rugby yesterday (Tuesday November 10).
The crash occurred on High Street, Hillmorton at around 4.20pm.
A rapid response vehicle, a community first responder, an ambulance, a paramedic officer and the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance attended the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “The boy that was riding the bicycle had suffered serious head injuries in the crash and had a reduced level of consciousness.
“The teenager received emergency treatment at the scene from medics including being anaesthetised by the trauma doctor.
“Following treatment the boy was transferred by land ambulance to University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire for further emergency treatment.
“The hospital had been pre-alerted to the patient’s arrival and his serious condition.”
