A man has died following a collision on the A6.
Emergency services were called to the Edge Brow junction, north of Shap, yesterday afternoon to the incident, which involved a grey Peugeot and two motorbikes.
One of the motorcyclists, a man in his 50s from Lancashire, was declared dead at the scene and the second biker, also in his 50s and from Lancashire, was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
He remains in hospital this morning, in a stable condition.
Police are investigating and officers 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 at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit , quoting incident number 118 of 3 April 2022 or call 101. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
