Overview

• The collision between a motorbike and a car occurred at about 8am on July 3 at the Pond Court roundabout on Genesis Way in Consett.
• Durham Constabulary secured the scene following reports just before 8am and coordinated with paramedics on site.
• North East Ambulance Service deployed a double-crewed ambulance that treated the rider at the roadside before taking them to University Hospital of North Durham as a precaution.
• Genesis Way remained open throughout and traffic flow was uninterrupted along the busy route adjacent to the Tesco store.
• No other injuries have been reported and authorities have not provided further updates on the rider’s condition.