A 80 year old cyclist remains in a serious condition at Bristol’s Southmead Hospital following a collision near Newent on Wednesday.

He was airlifted after the collision which happened around 11.50am near to the turning for Buttermilk Lane and also involved a black Mercedes B Class. Both the cyclist and the car were both travelling in the direction of Newent.

A spokesman for Gloucestershire Police said "Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a serious collision on the B4215 at Rudford near Newent yesterday (28 October).

"The collision involved a cyclist and a black Mercedes B Class who were both travelling in the direction of Newent and took place at around 11.50am near to the turning for Buttermilk Lane.

"Emergency services attended and the cyclist, a man aged in his 80s, was taken by air ambulance to Southmead hospital in Bristol to be treated for serious injuries. He remains there in a serious but stable condition.

"Temporary closures were put in place on the B4215 and were lifted two hours later.

"Investigating officers would like to hear from anyone who has not yet spoken to police and who may have witnessed the incident or a group of cyclists riding on the B4215 prior to the collision.

"Anyone who may have any relevant dashcam footage is also asked to get in touch.

"Information and footage can be provided to police online by completing the following form and quoting reference 53260093208."