Man taken to hospital with 'serious injuries' following two-vehicle crash in Cumbria

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Cockermouth
Cumbria Police
West Cumbria
Tuesday 14 May 2024 at 1:25pm

The man who suffered 'serious injuries' was riding a motorcycle. Credit: PA

A man has been taken to hospital with "serious injuries" following a crash involving a car and motorcycle in West Cumbria.

The incident happened at around 2pm on Monday 13 May on Roundclose Hill in Cockermouth.

A Cumbria Police statement said: "The rider of the motorcycle, a man, 61, from Cockermouth, was taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary at Newcastle with serious injuries.

"The driver of the Mondeo, a man, 43, from Cockermouth, was uninjured.

"Anybody who witnessed the collision or has any information is asked to contact PC 2671 Colin Dunne or Sgt 1929 Martin Bainbridge on 101."

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