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Witness Appeal After Cyclist Suffers "Serious" Injuries In St Lawrence Crash

A cyclist suffered "serious" injuries in a collision near St Lawrence yesterday (Sunday).

As previously by Isle of Wight Radio, Hampshire Constabulary was called to St Lawrence Shute at around 10.45am.

Officers are now appealing for anyone who saw what happened to come forward.

The incident happened near to the junction with Seven Sisters Road. Police say a cyclist collided with a wall and a safety barrier.

A Ryde man, in his 50s, suffered "serious" injuries and is being treated at Southampton General Hospital, according to the force.

He was riding a black and red Trek road racing bike.

A police spokesperson said:

"We believe there were a group of three cyclists nearby who may have witnessed the incident, but left the area after the arrival of emergency services.

"If you were one of these cyclists and you saw what happened, please get in touch.

"Equally, anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact police on 101, quoting 44210136102."

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