Pontefract Lane incident: Cyclist suffers serious head injuries after crash closes busy Leeds road

Pontefract Lane has now fully reopened following the incident. Picture: Googleplaceholder image
Pontefract Lane has now fully reopened following the incident. Picture: Google

A cyclist has suffered serious head injuries after a crash on Pontefract Lane.

A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Emergency services were called to Park Parade, Leeds, earlier today (3/11), following reports of concern for safety for cyclist who had been injured after a fall.

“The cyclist, and adult male, was taken to hospital to be treated for serious head injuries that are not thought to be life threatening. The report was received at 10:11am today.”

Pontefract Lane has now fully reopened following the incident.

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