Cyclist seriously injured after early morning crash with lorry

Road closures are in place and traffic is at a standstill as emergency services work at the scene 09:50, 29 Oct 2024

The roundabout at Tower Road and Birkenhead Road is closed after a crash involving a HGV and a cyclist

The roundabout at Tower Road and Birkenhead Road is closed after a crash involving a HGV and a cyclist(Image: Liverpool Echo)

A cyclist was seriously injured following a crash involving an HGV truck this morning. Merseyside Police [1] confirmed officers were called just before 7.35am today, Tuesday, October 29 to the roundabout at Tower Road and Birkenhead [2] Road, Birkenhead, following reports of the incident.

Emergency services are currently dealing with the incident at the scene and the cyclist is being treated for serious injuries. The driver of the HGV stopped at the scene and is helping the police with their enquiries.

Road closures are in place around Tower Road, Birkenhead Road, Dock Road and Duke Street [3] while emergency services attend the incident.

A spokesperson for the force said: “We ask that drivers avoid the area and find an alternative route.

We thank you for your patience as we deal with this incident.”

Merseyside Police [6] has appealed for anyone who witnessed the incident or who might have CCTV or dash cam footage which may assist the investigation to come forward.

Chief Inspector Phil Thompson said: “We have now launched an investigation into the collision and would urge anyone who witnessed the incident, or has CCTV and dashcam footage to please contact us.

Every piece of information is vitally important to our investigation to establish what happened.”Anyone who witnessed the collision or captured anything on CCTV or dashcam is asked to contact SCIU on (0151) 777 5747, or email [email protected][7] quoting log 123 of 29 October.

References

^ Merseyside Police (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
^ Birkenhead (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
^ Road closures are in place around Tower Road, Birkenhead Road, Dock Road and Duke Street (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
^ Tower Road closed live updates as cordon in place after police incident (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
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^ Merseyside Police (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
^ [email protected] (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)