Cyclist collides with Fire Engine in Bournemouth

A 49 year male old cyclist has been injured and taken to hospital after colliding with a fire engine in Bournemouth this afternoon.

It happened on Wallisdown Road at the junction with Sunnymoor Road just after midday.

Officers are appealing for witnesses.

The fire engine had been returning to the station following a call out at the time and was not on blue lights.

Police Sergeant Phil Lee, of the traffic unit, said: “I am appealing to anyone who saw what happened or may have relevant dashcam footage to please contact me.”


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