Cyclist rushed to hospital in 'serious condition' after being 'hit by van' in Bamber Bridge

A key road was closed following a "serious accident" in Bamber Bridge this afternoon (February 11).
By Sean Gleaves
Published 11th Feb 2021, 15:22 BST
Updated 11th Feb 2021, 18:41 BST
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Emergency services rushed to the scene in Station Road, near Morrisons and Bamber Bridge railway station, at around 1pm.

North West Ambulance Service has now confirmed the crash involved a van and a cyclist.

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A man in his 20s has been taken to hospital by ambulance in a "serious condition".

Station Road has been closed while emergency services deal with the incident.Station Road has been closed while emergency services deal with the incident.
Station Road has been closed while emergency services deal with the incident.

"Two ambulances, an air ambulance, and a rapid response vehicle all attended the scene," a spokesman said.

The road has been closed in both directions and a cordon is in place, with multiple police vehicles in attendance.

A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: "We remain at the scene and enquiries are ongoing.

"We will release more information when we can."

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Traffic has been building in the area. (Credit: AA)Traffic has been building in the area. (Credit: AA)
Traffic has been building in the area. (Credit: AA)

Lancashire Police has been approached for an update about the incident and the investigation.

More to follow...

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