Police car on call collides with cyclist
Essex Police said the car was involved in a collision with the cyclist near Southend Hospital
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A police car responding to a call was involved in a collision with a cyclist.
Essex Police said the incident happened on Prittlewell Chase near Southend Hospital at about 14:00 BST.
The person on the bicycle was taken to to hospital with serious injuries, which were not believed to be life-threatening, the force said.
The collision was being investigated and officers said anyone who witnessed it or may have any CCTV or dashcam footage should contact police.
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