Scooter rider seriously injured in Palma accident

The accident occurred around 1pm on C. Andreu Torrens near to the Sa Riera park in Palma. According to witnesses, the rider of the scooter jumped a red light at speed in order to get on to the bike lane and a car collided with him.

He had a severe blow to the head and was bleeding profusely. After initial assistance at the scene, he was taken to Son Espases Hospital.