Wigan cyclist, 60, airlifted to hospital with 'serious injuries' after 'falling off bike' in Lancashire

A cyclist in his 60s was airlifted to hospital with "serious injuries" after he fell off his bike in Up Holland.
By Sean Gleaves
Published 25th Jan 2022, 09:40 BST
Updated 25th Jan 2022, 10:16 BST
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Police were called to a report of a serious incident in Alma Hill at around midday on Saturday (January 22).

A 60-year-old man had suffered serious head injuries and lower leg fractures after falling off his Obsydian ARX Pro bike.

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The casualty, from Wigan, was airlifted to Aintree Hospital for treatment.

A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: "Police are appealing for witnesses and urging anyone with information to come forward.

"If you saw what happened and can help, please call 101 or email [email protected] quoting log 0667 of January 22."

Information can also be reported online at doitonline.lancashire.police.uk.

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