Motorcyclist is injured after collision with bikes which fell from car's cycle rack near Hartlepool

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A motorcyclist suffered multiple injuries after colliding with push pikes which fell from a cycle rack attached to a car.

Cleveland Police are now appealing for witnesses to the incident to contact them.

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A force statement said: “The collision occurred at around 12.15pm on Sunday, 23rd June, along the A19 northbound from the A1027 towards the A689 and involved a Fiat and a BMW motorbike.

“It was reported that a cycle rack carrying three push bikes came loose from the Fiat and fell onto the carriageway. The driver was reported for having an insecure load.

The incident took place on the A19 heading north towards Hartlepool.The incident took place on the A19 heading north towards Hartlepool.
The incident took place on the A19 heading north towards Hartlepool.

“The motorbike collided with the pushbikes and the rider fell off, coming to stop following a short distance.

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“The rider suffered broken ribs, a fractured collar bone, a fractured arm and a punctured lung.

“Officers are urging anyone with dash camera footage or information to contact 101, quoting reference 117839.

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