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Cyclist left seriously hurt in hit-and-run crash

News imageBBC Two police cars at the scene of a fatal crash on Cattell Road and Templefield Street, in Small Heath,BBC
Police were called to the junction of Cattell Road and Templefield Street, in Small Heath on Friday morning

A cyclist has been left seriously injured after being struck by a car in a hit-and-run.

Police, who were called at about 05:25 BST, said they found a car abandoned at the scene, at the junction of Cattell Road and Templefield Street, in Small Heath, Birmingham. The driver is thought to have fled on foot.

An investigation has been launched to track down the driver and West Midlands Police has urged anyone with information to contact the force.

The cyclist remains in a serious condition in hospital, officers have said. Cattell Road, near the Birmingham City FC stadium, has been shut. Police are examining CCTV footage and speaking to witnesses.

News imageClose up of two police cars and blue police tape across a road. A Camp St road sign is visible in the bottom right of the image
Cordons remain in place in the area as an investigation is ongoing

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