Crash in Sydney CBD: Horror scenes as cyclist hit during rush hour

A cyclist was taken to hospital with head injuries after she was hit by a van at a busy intersection in the city during rush hour.

Emergency services rushed to the scene of the crash after reports of a collision on the corner of Margaret Street and Kent Street, in Sydney’s CBD, shortly before 5pm on Thursday.

Police blocked off the area to protect the injured 39-year-old woman, who was lying in the road.

The collision took place in front of dozens of shocked bystanders, who rushed to the cyclist’s aid and supported her until emergency services arrived.

The woman’s orange bicycle, lying next to her on the road, appeared intact.

The cyclist was hit by a car in Sydney’s CBD just before 5pm on Thursday

Bystanders and police helped the woman while she waited for emergency services to arrive

There are cycle paths on both streets near the spot where the woman was hit.

A NSW Ambulance spokesperson told Daily Mail Australia three ambulances were at the scene.

“Paramedics treated a woman in her 30s with a head injury,” he said.

The cyclist was taken to St Vincent’s Hospital, where she is in a stable condition.

A New South Wales police spokesperson confirmed to Daily Mail Australia that a pickup truck had collided with the cyclist.

“The utility company driver, a 26-year-old man, was given a breath test on the spot, but the result was negative,” authorities said.

‘Officers have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.’

The woman suffered a head injury and was taken to St Vincent’s Hospital and is in a stable condition. The cyclist’s bike is pictured