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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Ashlie Blakey

Cyclist taken to hospital with head injury after crash in town centre

A cyclist was taken to hospital with a head injury after a crash in Stockport.

Police officers and paramedics were called to the scene on Churchgate near the town centre yesterday afternoon (Tuesday). A bicycle and car were involved in a collision.

The cyclist was taken to hospital from the scene. A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said they suffered a 'non life-threatening' head injury.

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A cordon was put in place for several hours throughout the afternoon, with police taping off an area near to the junction of Churchgate with Wellington Street.

In a tweet posted yesterday, Stockport Council said: "Due to an accident @GMPolice have closed Churchgate in the town centre (near the Market Place) between Millgate and Wellington Street. Please avoid the area and use alternative routes."

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