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Durning Road in Wavertree remains cordoned off following the incident\"Police<\/p>\n

Police at the Durning Road\/Nuttall Way junction(Image: Colin Lane)<\/p>\n

A cyclist has been taken to hospital following a three-vehicle crash at a Wavertree<\/a> junction. The crossroads between Durning Road, Crosfield Road and Nuttall Way remains cordoned off tonight, Sunday August 9, following the crash between an electric bike, a blue van and a white Seat Arona.<\/p>\n

The man on the bike suffered a serious head injury and was taken to hospital. The drivers of both the van and the car are helping police with their enquiries.<\/p>\n

The incident happened just after 12pm today. As of 7pm, Durning Road remains closed in both directions between Nuttall Way\/Crosfield Road and Wavertree Road. A number of police officers could be seen at the scene.<\/p>\n

Online traffic monitor INRIX reports “traffic is coping well” in the area, while the AA Roadwatch reports some queuing on Wavertree Road and Tunnel Road as vehicles are diverted.<\/p>\n

\"Police<\/p>\n

Police on Durning Road this evening(Image: Colin Lane)<\/p>\n

A Merseyside Police spokesman said: “We are appealing for information following a collision in Wavertree today, Sunday 9 August.<\/p>\n

“Just after midday we received a report of a collision involving an electric bike, a blue van and a white Seat Arona on Durning Road at the junction of Tunnel Road.<\/p>\n

“The man on the pedal bike has been taken to hospital with a serious injury to his head. Drivers of both vehicles are helping police with enquiries.<\/p>\n

“Road closures are currently in place in the surrounding area and motorists are advised to avoid the area while emergency services deal with the incident. Thank you for your patience.”<\/p>\n

Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X or Facebook<\/a> @MerPolCC quoting log 483 of August 9. You can also report information via the website: https:\/\/www.merseyside.police.uk\/ro\/report\/ocr\/af\/how-to-report-a-crime\/<\/a> or by calling 101.<\/p>\n

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here: https:\/\/crimestoppers-uk.org\/give-information\/forms\/give-information-anonymously<\/a>. In an emergency always call 999.<\/p>\n

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