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A teenage biker is fighting for life after he was involved in a crash with a car in Walton this afternoon.

Police believe the 19-year-old was not wearing a helmet but was covering his face with a balaclava.

Emergency services were called to the junction of City Road and Gwladys Street just before 1pm after reports of a collision.

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The bike, reported to the ECHO as a scrambler , was removed from the scene by several other males before officers arrived.

The incident took place at the junction of City Road and Gwladys Street - leading to both roads being cordoned off.

The crash involved a Seat Alhambra, which had damage to a window on the side of the vehicle.

Onlookers claimed the biker was treated for serious injuries on the street.

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One woman told the ECHO that neighbours had brought a jacket out for the teen, who suffered “serious” injuries according to the police.

Discarded medical kit highlighted that efforts to treat the teen at the scene may have taken place, with an oxygen mask visible near the scene of the crash.

While the car involved remained at the scene, another witness said a group of males had picked the bike up and taken it from the street before the arrival of emergency services.

He added: “A lad on a motorbike was going around and he came out of the junction and hit the car. I think his injuries were serious.”

A police spokeswoman said: “Officers were called to reports of a collision between a Seat Alhambra and a motorbike. It is believed the rider of the bike, a 19 year-old male, was not wearing a helmet but had a balaclava covering his face.

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“Before emergency services arrived at the scene it is believed that the bike was removed from the scene by a number of males.

“The rider of the bike has been taken to hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the car remained at the scene.

An investigation into the collision is underway.”

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact MSOC Roads Policing on 0151 777 5747 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.