A TEENAGE boy has been rushed to hospital following a crash in Reading.

At 10.29am this morning Reading Buses tweeted to explain Northumberland Avenue was closed due to a police incident.

Thames Valley Police have since confirmed the road was closed because of a crash which took place involving a moped.

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The force added: "A teenage boy has been taken to hospital and an investigation is ongoing."

Reading Buses had previously said the Emerald 5 bus was diverted but has since said it is back to normal following the disruption.