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Motorcyclist critical after crash
A MOTORCYCLIST was in a critical condition today after it is believed he lost control of his bike and crashed into a wall, police said.
The 59-year-old collided with a wall after he lost control of his bike on a bend in Gisburn Road, Blacko, 500 metres northwest of the Moorcock Inn.
The rider, who was on a day trip out with two friends when the accident took place on Sunday at 2.50pm, was taken to the Royal Blackburn Hospital with serious injuries.
Police said the man, from Manchester, was in a critical but stable condition.
Sergeant Gareth Hill, of the Pennine Road Policing Unit, said no other vehicles were involved.
He said: "This was road traffic collision where the motorcyclist seems to have lost control on a bend and hit a wall.
"Fom the information we have it appears he was out motorcycling with two friends enjoying the good weather when the accident took place."
Anyone who saw the accident should contact the road policing unit on 01282 472431.
10:50am Monday 12th May 2008
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CommentPosted by: John, Blackburn on 1:07pm Mon 12 May 08
Hope he makes a full recovery. Seems that this hot weather makes people go crazy with their right hand/foot...
Hope he makes a full recovery. Seems that this hot weather makes people go crazy with their right hand/foot...
Posted by: removals R me, my front room on 11:38pm Mon 12 May 08
yes, i cant do it with my right foot, but my right hand certainly does the business. 99 and i change hands.
yes, i cant do it with my right foot, but my right hand certainly does the business. 99 and i change hands.
Posted by: Insp Morse, oxford on 11:19am Tue 13 May 08
these walls are terrible - they should be made illegal. its about time the government spent sum ££ to prevent them from being near roads when drivers/bikers want to drive safely !
these walls are terrible - they should be made illegal. its about time the government spent sum ££ to prevent them from being near roads when drivers/bikers want to drive safely !
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