Cyclist Seriously Injured after Collision

Cause of Accident Still Under Investigation

Emergency services were called to the scene of a serious road traffic accident on Tuesday morning, where a cyclist was left with life-threatening injuries after colliding with a car.

Police closed the road for several hours while they investigated the incident and recovered the vehicles involved. The cyclist, a man in his 30s, was rushed to hospital with serious head injuries.

Eyewitness Accounts

Witnesses at the scene reported that the cyclist was riding along the road when he was struck by a car turning right. The impact of the collision sent the cyclist flying into the air, before he landed heavily on the road.

The driver of the car, a woman in her 50s, stopped at the scene and is assisting police with their inquiries. She was uninjured in the accident.

Police Appeal for Witnesses

Police are now appealing for witnesses to the accident to come forward with any information they may have. Officers are particularly keen to speak to anyone who may have seen the moments leading up to the collision.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the police on 101, quoting incident number 12345678.

Increase in Cycling Accidents

The accident comes amid growing concerns about the number of cycling accidents on the UK's roads.

According to figures from the Department for Transport, there were 19,092 reported cycling accidents in the UK in 2020, of which 103 were fatal.

Cycling campaigners are calling for more to be done to improve safety for cyclists, including better infrastructure and tougher penalties for drivers who are involved in accidents with cyclists.