Witness and footage appeal after cyclist suffers serious injuries in Burnley

Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a cyclist suffered serious injuries in Burnley.

Emergency services were called at just after 8.30pm on Tuesday (June 23rd) after the incident which happened on Villiers Street at the junction with Magpie Close.

The cyclist, a man in his 40s from Burnley, was taken to hospital where his condition is described as critical.

It is believed he was riding along Villiers Street from Swallow Park towards Magpie Close when the incident occurred.

An investigation is now under way to establish the full circumstances and how he sustained these injuries.

Sgt Ben Elliott, of the Road Policing Unit, said: “A man is in a very serious condition in hospital, and my thoughts are with him and his loved ones at this time.

“I would appeal to anyone who saw the incident itself or who has any footage such as dashcam, mobile, or CCTV, or who saw the bike – which is bright red – before the incident, to come forward and speak to us.”

 If you can help, please call 101 quoting log 1563 of June 23rd.

You can also email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at SCIU@lancashire.police.uk

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