Cyclist seriously injured in Wareham crash

The rider had to be airlifted to hospital

Author: Faye TryhornPublished 20th Jan 2023

A cyclist - a man in his 30s from Poole - has suffered serious injuries in a collision near Wareham.

It happened on Bere Road in Coldharbour, near to the Silent Woman pub, at around 7.45pm last night (Thursday 19th January).

A white Citroen Dispatch van, driven by a man in his 50s was also involved.

The cyclist had to be airlifted to hospital as a result of his injuries.

PC Tracey Downer, of the Dorset Police traffic unit, said:

“I am appealing for any witnesses to the collision who have not yet spoken with police to please come forward.

“I am also keen to hear from anyone who may have relevant dashcam footage that could assist our investigation.”

If you can help with any information, you're asked to call police on 101, or email scit@dorset.pnn.police.uk, quoting reference number 55230009837.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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