A 12-year-old boy is in hospital with serious injuries after a collision between his bicycle and a car in Brisbane’s north during Thursday afternoon rush hour.The crash occurred on Riordan Street in Apsley at about 5.20pm and has been described by police as a serious traffic incident.

Emergency services attended the scene shortly after the collision, where paramedics treated the boy for significant injuries before he was transported in a critical condition to Queensland Children’s Hospital.According to police, the driver of the car, a woman, was not physically injured in the incident.

She remained at the scene and was assisting officers with their inquiries shortly before 7pm as investigations continued into the circumstances surrounding the crash.Authorities have not released further details about how the collision occurred, but have confirmed that the investigation is ongoing.

Police have appealed to the public for assistance, urging anyone who may have CCTV or dashcam footage from the area around the time of the crash to come forward.Such footage could assist investigators in determining the sequence of events leading up to the collision.

The incident has highlighted ongoing road safety concerns involving cyclists and motor vehicles, particularly during peak traffic periods when visibility and road congestion can increase risks.The boy’s condition remains critical as medical staff continue to provide care at the Queensland Children’s Hospital.Further updates are expected as police continue their investigation into the circumstances of the crash.