By Khaleda Rahman For Daily Mail Australia and Aap

Published: 22:50 BST, 24 August 2017 | Updated: 22:55 BST, 24 August 2017

Five cyclists have been seriously injured after being struck by a car in Brisbane.

The vehicle crashed into a group of cyclists in West End early on Friday morning, leaving five people seriously injured.

The cyclists were travelling along Dornoch Terrace in Highgate Hill when the incident occurred around 6.20am. 

A Queensland Ambulance spokeswoman said two patients have possible head injuries and will be taken to Princess Alexandra Hospital.

Five people have been taken to hospital after a car plowed into a group of cyclists in Brisbane

Five people have been taken to hospital after a car plowed into a group of cyclists in Brisbane

Three have varying leg and arm injuries and will be taken to the Royal Brisbane and Woman’s Hospital. 

Police are investigating the incident but could not confirm reports the car was doing a U-turn when it struck the cyclists.

The vehicle appeared to be trying to turn in at low speed as a group of cyclists were coming down a hill on Friday morning, Sunrise reports.

The collision occurred because the driver didn’t see the cyclists, three of whom were hit by the vehicle while two others went over it, according to the program. 

The driver remained at the scene was breath-tested.

 

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