Many people feared the worst as a cyclist lay motionless for 10 minutes following a serious accident in St George’s Esplanade yesterday morning. (Picture by Peter Frankland, 0571625)

A CYCLIST miraculously escaped serious injury yesterday as he was hit by a van that spun into his path following a collision.

Two white vans collided at about 11.45am opposite the Absolute End restaurant, pushing the smaller Suzuki Carry into the cycle lane and the rider, who was heading north from Town.

Witnesses reported that the larger white Nissan van, also heading north from Town, had veered onto the opposite carriageway and clipped the offside door  and panel of the Suzuki.

Onlookers feared the worst as the 53-year-old cyclist remained motionless on the floor near his wrecked bike for 10 minutes after the crash. But luckily there was no need to take him to hospital – an ambulance crew treated him at the scene for minor grazing and bruises.