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Motorcyclist injured in 'significant' smash with bus

A motorcyclist was injured after being involved in a 'significant' crash with a bus.

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The man, believed to be in his 50s, suffered chest and pelvic injuries in the crash at the junction of Tunnel Street and Ivyhouse Lane, Coseley at around 10.00am yesterday morning.

John Hawker, a West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman, said: "Crews arrived to find a motorcycle and single decker bus that had been in a significant collision.

"The man riding the motorcycle, believed to be in his 50s, received emergency treatment for chest and suspected pelvic injuries.

"The man's condition was stabilised and he was transferred by ambulance to Queen Elizabeth Hospital for further treatment. The hospital was pre alerted to the man's arrival and injuries.

"Thankfully the man was wearing a motorcycle helmet and full leathers when the crash occurred.

"No other person was injured in the crash."

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