A61 crash: Fire crews and air ambulance deployed to scene of collision between car and cyclist along busy Derbyshire A-road – with drivers urged to avoid area

Fire crews and an air ambulance are at the scene of a crash between a car and a cyclist along a busy A-road in Derbyshire – with motorists being urged to avoid the area.

Emergency services are currently at the scene of a collision involving a vehicle and a cyclist in Stretton. Firefighters were called to the incident on the Hillside section of the A61 following a 999 call at 5.26pm.

Two fire engines from Alfreton and Clay Cross fire stations are in attendance, supported by a Helimed air ambulance. Derbyshire Constabulary and East Midlands Ambulance Service are also at the scene.

A Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Please avoid the area while emergency services deal with the incident. No further information is available.”

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