A cyclist has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car this morning.
Merseyside Police confirmed they were called to Town Lane in Southport after a boy was hit by a car while riding his bike.
Emergency services were called to the scene at 8.46am today (Monday, March 7) following a report of a collision involving a car and a cyclist.
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The teen was taken to hospital after he suffered leg injuries in the crash.
A Merseyside Police spokesperson said: "Police are currently in attendance on Town Lane, Southport, this morning, Monday 7 March, following a report of a collision involving a car and a cyclist.
"Emergency services attended and the male cyclist was taken to hospital for an injury to his leg.
"The driver of the car, a silver Honda, stopped at the scene and is assisting police with enquiries."
A North West Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We’ve responded to an RTC involving a car and a bicycle following a call at 08.46. A teenage boy has suffered leg injuries and has been taken to hospital."
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