Cyclist seriously injured in Chorley crash, Harpers Lane shut by police

Police have shut Harpers Lane in Chorley after a cyclist was seriously injured in a crash this afternoon (Sunday, September 20).
By Matthew Calderbank
Published 20th Sep 2020, 14:30 BST
Updated 20th Sep 2020, 17:00 BST
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The road is currently closed from the roundabout in Water Street (A6) to the junction with Beaconsfield Terrace whilst emergency services attend the scene.

Lancashire Police has confirmed that a cyclist has been injured after being struck by a car at around 1.10pm.

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The cyclist has been taken to hospital by ambulance, and police described their injuries as "serious but not life-threatening".

A police spokesman said: "We are currently dealing with an RTC between a cyclist and a car in Harpers Lane, Chorley and have had to close the road for time being. Please avoid the area."

North West Ambulance Service have been approached for comment.

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