Cyclist in collision with lorry on cycle superhighway in South London

Police are appealing for witnesses after a collision involving a cyclist and a lorry on a cycle superhighway in Tooting Broadway in London.

The man in his late 40s, was treated for "a range of injuries" at the scene and taken to St George's Hospital in South London, where he is in a stable condition.

The collision happened yesterday afternoon in South London at the junction of Tooting High Street and the A217, a busy high street and part of Cycle Superhighway 7, which runs from Southwark to Colliers Wood.

A police spokesperson said: "Police were called to Tooting Broadway at 1515hrs on Monday, 15 June to reports of a lorry and cyclist in collision.

"The cyclist, a man in his late 40s, was taken to a south London hospital where he is in a stable condition.

Scary when it's on a regular route, just rode past the scene. Fingers crossed the cyclist is ok http://t.co/N2JqoM60PU

— Louise Mahé (@Team_Louise) June 15, 2015

Police say the driver stopped at the scene and has spoken to them. No arrests were made, and the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at Merton is now investigating.

Anyone who saw the collision is asked to contact officers on 0208 543 5157 or 101.