E-scooter rider left with serious head injuries after crash in Penwortham

The road has now reopened.

Author: Dan DaviesPublished 27th May 2021

A man is in hospital with serious head injuries after a crash involving an e-scooter he was riding and a cyclist in Penwortham.

Police were called to Liverpool Road this afternoon.

The road was closed for a period of time, and it has now reopened to the public.

Statement from Lancashire Police:

"We were called around 1.45pm today to a report of a collision involving a cyclist and a escooter ride on Liverpool Road, Penwortham.

"Emergency services attended with the road closed.

"The bike and escooter have been recovered and the road has now reopened."

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