Cyclist, aged 97, suffers injuries in serious South Yorkshire road collision
A 97-year-old cyclist has been taken to hospital with head and shoulder injuries after a collision with a vehicle in Doncaster today.
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Keen biker Maurice Owen was injured after he was involved in a collision with a car in Green Boulevard, Cantley, at around 11.30am today.
Mr Owen, who set riders on their way in the Tour de Yorkshire cycle race several years ago, was taken to Doncaster Royal Infirmary with cuts to his head and a suspected broken shoulder.
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Hide AdHis grand-daughter Steph Hughes said: “Luckily police were passing and caught the incident on CCTV
“He was waiting on the floor for two hours for an ambulance with a cut on his head and a suspected broken shoulder.
“We had lots of help from passers by who were extremely helpful and stayed the duration.
“He’s now in A&E but he is OK.”
South Yorkshire Police have yet to release details of the incident.