Man seriously hurt after e-bike hits metal post on Queens Drive
Man seriously hurt in Queens Drive e-bike crash

A man is in hospital in a serious condition after his e-bike collided with a metal post on Queens Drive in Childwall on Tuesday evening.

Shortly before 7.30pm on Tuesday, November 3, police received a report that the rider of an e-bike was thrown from the vehicle after hitting a metal post at the junction of Thingwall Road. The rider was taken to hospital with several injuries to his face and head, where he remains in a serious condition.

Road closure and police appeal

Queens Drive between Thingwall Road and the Childwall Five Ways roundabout was closed during the incident and has since reopened. CCTV enquiries are ongoing in the area, and officers are appealing for anyone with further information about what happened to come forward.

When the Liverpool ECHO arrived at the scene at around 9pm last night, a cordon was in place and a black bike could be seen lying on the ground.

How to provide information

Police have asked anyone who was driving in the area at around 7.30pm last night and has any information or dashcam footage of the crash to contact Merseyside Police's social media desk via X at @MerPolCC or on Facebook through 'Merseyside Police Contact Centre', quoting reference number 26000903164.

Information can also be reported through the Merseyside Police website. Alternatively, the independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via its website.