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Megan Banner

Cyclist seriously injured after being hit by lorry in Hunslet

A cyclist has been left seriously injured after being hit by a lorry in Leeds.

West Yorkshire Police were called to Thwaite Gate in Hunslet on Thursday, February 3, after reports that a man riding a bike had been hit by a HGV.

Officers raced to the scene and the road was briefly closed into yesterday evening.

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A witness reported that the man had been knocked off his bike by a lorry.

A spokesman for West Yorkshire Police said: ""Police were called to Thwaite Gate, Leeds at about 4.20pm on Thursday to a report of a collision between a bicycle and a HGV.

"A male cyclist suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital.

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"Enquiries are ongoing at the scene."

The road was closed for a number of hours but has since re-opened.

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