Cyclist, 12, suffers broken legs after Norton car crash that sparked air ambulance callout
A boy was taken to hospital with broken legs after his bike collided with a car.
The crash happened in Norton[1] at around 3.30pm on Monday, February 12. Cleveland Police[2] said the 12-year-old boy was riding his bike when he collided with a black Peugeot 208[3] on the A1027 junction with The Glebe.
The youngster was taken to hospital for treatment. A force spokesperson confirmed: "A 12-year-old boy who had been on a pedal cycle suffered serious breaks to both legs and was taken to James Cook University Hospital[4] for treatment."
On Monday, a North East Ambulance Service spokesperson added: "We were called to a road traffic incident on Hanover Parade, Stockton[5], at 3.26pm this afternoon. We have dispatched a double crewed ambulance, clinical team leader and requested support from Great North Air Ambulance.
"One patient has been taken to James Cook Hospital by road, with a doctor on board." The air ambulance reportedly landed in a nearby field.
Crash on A1027 in Norton (Image: Terry Blackburn)
Pictures from the scene show 999 vehicles stationed on the road. The area was blocked off with cones and a diversion was in place.
Police have now launched an appeal asking witnesses to come forward. They are asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101, quoting reference number 025950.
Footage can also be uploaded here[6].
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