Cyclist rushed to hospital after late-night crash with car in Swindon town centre

A road in Swindon town centre was closed following a road traffic collision last night.

Emergency services were called to Faringdon Road at about 10.45pm on Tuesday (5 April).

A cyclist and a car were involved in the crash, with the male rider rushed to hospital.

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Wiltshire Police say the man, in his 60s, sustained suspected leg, arm and facial injuries.

Locals reported seeing a significant police presence, with at least five police cars at the incident.

Reportedly, an ambulance didn’t arrive on scene until later – at around midnight.

Police closed the road in one direction at the Milton Road junction, which was also closed to vehicles until 1am.

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