West Mercia Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision in Hereford yesterday, January 6th.

At approximately 11am a collision between an HGV and a cyclist occurred on Plough Lane, Hereford.

The 62 year old cyclist was riding his bike towards Harrow Road junction when a collision has occurred between the cab of the HGV and the cyclist, ejecting him into the air resulting in a serious injury.

The cyclist was flown to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham with potentially life threatening head injuries.

Sgt Andy Wortley from Hereford station said “We are appealing to witnesses who may have been travelling in the area at the time, and those who might have dash cam footage of the incident.

“Please call 101 quoting 213s of 6 January with any information regarding the incident.”