ARLINGTON, Va. – A bicyclist was struck by a Metrobus at the intersection of S. Glebe Road and Lang Street Tuesday morning.

The bus was traveling eastbound around 9:15 a.m. when it apparently struck the cyclist in or near the intersection. The cyclist suffered a head injury, but was conscious when he was loaded into an ambulance and brought to an area hospital.

Damage to the Metrobus windshield was visible.

Arlington County Police and Metro personnel were taking photos and measurements of the scene following the accident. Traffic on S. Glebe Road was snarled as police blocked lanes during the investigation.

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