NORLANE, VICTORIA: A teenage boy has been taken to hospital after an e-bike collided with a car at a busy intersection in Norlane, north of Geelong, on Monday afternoon.
Emergency services responded quickly to the crash, with paramedics treating the injured rider before transporting him to hospital.
Where Did the Crash Happen?
The collision occurred at the intersection of Sparks Road and Melbourne Road in Norlane, a suburb of Geelong in Victoria.
Emergency crews were called to the scene shortly before 12:30 p.m. on Monday, July 20, following reports of a crash involving an e-bike and a passenger vehicle.
What Happened?
Authorities said the incident involved an e-bike ridden by a teenage boy and a car travelling through the intersection.
The exact circumstances leading to the collision have not yet been released, and police are continuing to investigate how the crash occurred.
Teen Taken to Hospital
The male teenager suffered lower-body injuries in the collision.
Paramedics treated him at the scene before transporting him to University Hospital Geelong, where he was reported to be in stable condition.
No other injuries have been reported.
Driver Remained at the Scene
The driver of the car stopped immediately after the collision and remained at the scene to assist emergency services.
Police have not indicated that any charges have been laid, and there is no suggestion at this stage that the driver attempted to leave the scene.
Police Investigation
Victoria Police are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash, including the movements of both the car and the e-bike before the impact.
Authorities have not released further details regarding the identities of those involved or whether weather, speed or road conditions contributed to the collision.
