A CYCLIST remains in hospital with serious injuries after a crash on Wilson Patten Street.

The collision happened near to the junction with Bold Street at 8.40am on September 7.

An ambulance was called to the scene near Go Outdoors to provide medical treatment to the man in his 30s.

He was then taken to Warrington Hospital.

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Long delays were reported on all routes heading towards the town centre, with officers directing traffic away from the scene.

The road reopened shortly after 10am yesterday, Thursday.

A police spokesman said: "Officers are currently dealing with a collision on Wilson Patten Street.

"Road closures are in place on Bridge Foot.

"Thank you for your patience while we deal with the matter."