(Image: Google)
Cyclist seriously injured in 'devastating' collision on country lane
Police have launched an investigation
by Helen Johnson, http://facebook.com/helenjohnsonMENA cyclist has been seriously injured in a collision with a car.
Police were called to reports of a collision involving a car and a bicycle on Dunham Road in Warburton, Trafford, at around 7.30am this morning..
Officers attended and established that a Ford Tourneo Connect and blue bicycle had collided at the junction of Dunham Road, Paddock Lane and Warburton Lane.
The cyclist, a 42-year-old man, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
No arrests have been made. An investigation is underway.
Sign up to the free MEN email newsletter
Get the latest updates from across Greater Manchester direct to your inbox with the free MEN newsletter
You can sign up very simply by following the instructions here
Sergeant Matthew Picton, of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “This was a devastating collision which has left the cyclist with serious injuries. Our thoughts are with him and his loved ones.
“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the collision and I would appeal to anyone with information or dash cam footage which may assist us to contact us as soon as possible.”
Anyone with information should contact GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 quoting 704 of 25/05/20 or the independent charity – Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here . And you can follow us on Facebook here .