A man in his 20s has been taken to hospital after an e-bike crashed into a metal signpost on Queens Drive in Childwall. Emergency services were called to the scene shortly before 7.30pm on Tuesday, November 3, following reports of the collision.
The rider was taken to hospital for assessment, police confirmed. The extent of his injuries is currently unknown. No other vehicles were involved in the incident and no arrests have been made.
Road closed in both directions
When the ECHO arrived at the scene, police had closed both sides of Queens Drive up to the junction with Thingwall Road. A cordon was in place, with one side of the road, heading towards the roundabout, remaining closed. A black bike could also be seen lying on the ground.
Traffic monitoring service Inrix reported: "Queens Drive in both directions closed due to serious accident between Thingwall Road and B5178 Childwall Road (Childwall Five Ways Roundabout)."
Ongoing closure
The road remains closed at the time of writing. The incident is under investigation by police.