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Motorbike Rider Taken to Hospital After Consett Roundabout Collision

The crash took place at a busy junction near the Tesco store with traffic remaining unaffected during the emergency response.

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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.