A66 reopens after earlier crash

A66 reopens after crash

The A66 has reopened at Threlkeld following an earlier collision involving a car and a cyclist.

The A66 has reopened following an earlier crash involving a cyclist and a Toyota Avensis.

The collision happened shortly before 2 o'clock this afternoon.

The driver of the car, a 43-year-old man from Threlkeld, was not injured.

The cyclist, a 60-year-old man from Florida, received serious injuries and was taken to Newcastle hospital via Air Ambulance.

The road was closed for a time while the emergency services attended the incident.

Last updated Fri 18 Oct 2013

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