Young cyclist suffers serious injuries in vehicle collision

A vehicle collision sent a young cyclist to hospital with potentially life-altering injuries Tuesday in southwest Calgary.

Police said the incident happened around 4:45 p.m., just off Bow Trail and 40th Street S.W.

Police confirmed the youth was taken to hospital and that the injuries suffered were serious.

It’s not clear how the incident happened or whether anyone was charged.

Police blocked traffic in the area for hours as they investigated.