A teenage cyclist was taken to hospital with a head injury following a collision in St Helens this evening (Sunday, October 9).

The incident happened between Martindale Road and Birchley Road, Moss Bank between 5pm and 6pm.

The collision involved a Fiat Punto and 15-year-old male cyclist. He was taken to hospital with a head injury, which was assessed.

The road was closed for around three hours, while emergency services dealt with the incident. 

The incident happened between Martindale Road and Birchley Road, Moss Bank.

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Roads were closed both ways and motorists diverted.

A Merseyside Police spokesperson told St Helens Star: "This was a collision involving a Fiat Punto and a male cyclist (aged 15), around 5.25pm.

"He was taken to hospital with a head injury, which was assessed and road reopened around 8.20pm so appears not too serious."