A city centre road is closed after a man was rushed to hospital following an electric bike crash.
Merseyside Police patrols came across the crash on Hardman Street, at the junction of Rodney Street in Liverpool City Centre, at around 3.21pm on Wednesday, September 28. Officers found an electric bike and a grey Ford Puma had crashed at the crossroads.
Police requested assistance from the North West Ambulance Service who attended to the cyclist. The ECHO understands the bike rider is a man and has slight injuries following the incident.
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The driver of the Ford Puma stopped at the scene and is assisting police with their enquiries. The man was taken to hospital by ambulance and Hardman Street remains closed while police wait for a recovery team.
Traffic in the area is congested, with Arriva having to divert their 75, 86 and 86A buses.
A spokesperson from the travel provider said: "Due to an RTC services are diverted: Service 75/86/86A Parliament St & Park Lane omitting Cathrine St, Myrtle St, Hardman St, Renshaw St & Hanover St. Service 82- Park Lane, omitting Berry St, Renshaw St & Hanover St. Service 80A/80 - Park lane & Parliament St."
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