A road near Sunderland has been closed by officers after a 'serious collision' in which a cyclist was struck by a bus.
Emergency crews were in attendance at Lizard Lane in Whitburn following reports of a collision involving a member of the public and a bus shortly after 3.30pm this afternoon (Tuesday, October 25).
Lizard Lane was subsequently closed in both directions between Maple Grove and Cornthwaite Drive, while crews from Northumbria Police remained at the scene.
