E-bike rider hospitalised after collision with car in Wednesbury

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 05:48 · Archive

An e-bike rider was taken to hospital with potentially serious injuries after colliding with a car in Wednesbury town centre.

An e-bike collided with a white car on Upper High Street in Wednesbury town centre on 6 October at 3.06pm. Video footage showed the e-bike travelling down the road before colliding with a vehicle pulling out of a parking space, sending the rider flying.

The rider, a man in his 20s, was treated by paramedics at the scene for potentially serious injuries. West Midlands Ambulance Service confirmed that paramedics treated the man and conveyed him to Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Police stated his injuries are believed not to be life-threatening.

West Midlands Police said officers attended and found the rider being treated by paramedics. The car driver is assisting officers with their enquiries. Members of the public with information can contact the force on 101 or via Live Chat, quoting reference 3259 of 6 October.

How it is being reported

• Moment e-bike collides with car in Wednesbury as rider rushed to Queen Elizabeth HospitalThe rider was rushed to hospital with potentially serious injuriesBirminghamLive · 9 Oct, 05:24
• E-bike rider taken to hospital after crash with car in WednesburyThe car driver is assisting officers with their enquiries.Express & Star · 7 Oct, 13:32

In this story: Wednesbury · Upper High Street · Queen Elizabeth Hospital · West Midlands Police · West Midlands Ambulance Service

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