E-scooter rider seriously hurt in crash with car

An e-scooter rider has been taken to hospital to be treated for serious injuries following a crash with a car in Leicester.

Leicestershire Police said the collision in Abbey Lane was reported just before 16:45 BST on Wednesday.

No arrests had been made and inquires are continuing, the force added.

Abbey Lane was closed, from the Red Hill roundabout to Watermead Way, but reopened at about 20:40.

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