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.
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Inrix later reported that the road closure had stretched further to Lake Avenue and Poplar Drive.
The force confirmed that the road will remain closed while enquiries into the incident are carried out.
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “Officers are currently in attendance at the scene of a serious collision in South Tyneside.
“Shortly after 3.30pm today police received a report a cyclist had been riding on Lizard Lane, when he was struck by a bus.
“Officers and emergency services remain in the area, and the road has been closed while enquiries are carried out.”
A spokesperson for the North East Ambulance Service confirmed their crews were also in attendance.
They added: "We got a call at approximately 3.30pm this afternoon following reports of a collision between a bus and a pedestrian on Lizard Lane.
"We sent two paramedic ambulances, a hazard area response team and a clinical team leader."
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