A man suffered neck and back injuries following a collision between a car and a motorcyclist in Newcastle.
Emergency services were called to the incident on Great Lime Road at around 6.15pm on Tuesday.
The North East Ambulance Service confirmed they treated a patient at the scene, who had suffered neck and back injuries.
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Speaking at the time, a spokesman said: "We received a call at 6.15pm of a collision between a car and a motorbike.
"An ambulance crew is currently at the scene treating a patient with neck and back injuries."
Northumbria Police has now launched an investigation following the collision.
“At about 6.20pm yesterday (Tuesday) we received a report of a collision between a car and a motorcyclist on Great Lime Road," a spokesman said.
“Emergency services attended the scene and the male motorcyclist was taken to hospital with serious injuries. Enquiries are ongoing.”
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