Teenage cyclist hit by van in Barton Seagrave

A teenage boy has been taken to hospital after he was knocked off his bike in Barton Seagrave this morning (Wednesday).

The air ambulance landed near the scene in Barton Road after the crash at about 7.35am.

The boy was riding his bike when he was involved in a collision with the van and police closed the road, diverting traffic along Woodland Avenue.

He was assessed at the scene by a Helimed crew and taken to Kettering General Hospital in an ambulance for treatment.

A police spokesman was unable to confirm the severity of his injuries at this stage.

The road re-opened just before 8.45am.

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