Cyclist remains in hospital with 'potentially life-threatening injuries' after York Road A64 crash

Police are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist was hit by a van on York Road on Tuesday.
By Joe Cooper
Published 16th Apr 2019, 13:00 GMT
Updated 16th Apr 2019, 13:19 GMT
The scene of a crash between a van and a cyclist in York Road.The scene of a crash between a van and a cyclist in York Road.
The scene of a crash between a van and a cyclist in York Road.

It happened at around 5.50pm on the A64 York Road in Burmantofts, opposite Walford Avenue.

-> Cyclist hit by a bus on York Road is in a serious condition at LGIThe van was a grey Ford Transit.

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The cyclist, a man in his 20s, was taken to LGI by ambulance with 'potentially life-threatening injuries'.

A passenger in the van was also treated for minor injuries.

Police had said incorrectly last night that the cyclist had been hit by a bus.

-> Tributes after death of Les Reed, the master songwriter who helped pen Leeds United anthem Marching on TogetherIt happened close to a bus stop and pedestrian crossing and police are keen to speak to any witnesses.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Roads Policing Unit via 101, quoting log 1424 of 15/04.

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