CYCLIST SERIOUSLY INJURED IN A591 CRASH

26th July 2009

A cyclist's in a serious condition in hospital after getting hit by a motorbike and side-car between Ambleside and Keswick.

It happened just after 11 yesterday morning on the A591 at Dunmail Raise near Thirlmere, when the motorbike hit the cyclist, travelling in the same direction.

The motorcyslist and his passenger were unhurt.

The road was closed for five hours.

The cyclist wasn't carrying any ID, so Police don't know who it is.