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Motorcyclist from Lancashire dies after collision in Lake District

A motorcyclist from Lancashire has died after a collision in the Lake District over the weekend.

Cumbria Police is appealing for witnesses and anyone with dash cam footage to come forward following a fatal road traffic collision on the A6 north of Shap yesterday afternoon (3rd April).

The collision occurred on the A6 at the Edge Brow junction and involved a grey Peugeot 2008 and two motorcycles.

One of the motorcyclists – a man in his 50s from the Lancashire area – was declared dead at the scene.

The second motorcyclist – also in his 50s and from the Lancashire area – was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

He remains in hospital, in a stable condition.

Officers investigating the collision are urging anyone who saw what occurred – or the moments leading up to it – to get in touch.

They would particularly like to hear from anyone who has dash cam footage which may assist them with their investigation.

Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online, quoting incident number 118 of 3 April 2022. You can also phone on 101.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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