May 14, 2005
Cyclist seriously injured after accident in Burnham-On-Sea

A cyclist was rushed to hospital with serious head injuries following a traffic accident in Burnham-On-Sea on Friday afternoon, May 13th.

Police were called to Marine Drive, near the Lynton Road car park (pictured above) at 12.56pm.

Paramedics gave the man, who has not been named by police, emergency treatment at the scene before taking him to hospital.

An Avon and Somerset Constabulary spokesman told Burnham-On-Sea.com: "One vehicle and a bicycle were involved in the accident. A male was injured and sustained serious head injuries and was taken to Weston-super-Mare General Hospital."

The spokesman added: "We would be interested in speaking to anyone who saw what happened."

Anyone who has information should call police in Burnham-On-Sea on 0845 4567000 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.