A teenage cyclist is in hospital with serious injuries after a crash with a van in Lichfield.

The incident happened at the A51 junction with Abnalls Lane at 5.25pm yesterday (31st January).

The 16-year-old boy was involved in a crash with a Vauxhall Vivaro van.

He was taken to Birmingham Children’s Hospital where he remains in a stable condition.

A Staffordshire Police spokesperson said: “The road remained closed while specialist officers from the Staffordshire and West Midlands Serious Collision Investigation Unit carried out an investigation at the scene and we would like to thank the public for their patience during this time. 

“If you witnessed the collision or have relevant dashcam footage, please contact Staffordshire Police on 101 quoting incident 571 of 31 January.”

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