Witness appeal after Yorkshire cyclist dies following HGV collision

North Yorkshire Police have appealed for witnesses after a cyclist who lost a leg following a collision with a lorry on Saturday died in hospital.

The crash took place at around 8.45 on Saturday morning near Eggborough at a roundabout at the junction of the M62 and A19.

The victim was a 49-year-old man from near Goole, dressed in black and red cycling kit and riding a Specialized bike, and had a black and red rucksack.

The man, whose identity has not yet been revealed by police, was taken by air ambulance to Leeds General Infirmary, but died there of his injuries.

Traffic Constable Zoë Billings of North Yorkshire Police’s major collision investigation team, said: "If you witnessed the collision and have not yet contacted the police, I urge you to do so straight away.

"I am particularly keen to speak to anyone who may have seen the pedal cycle prior to the incident and ask them to get in touch as soon as possible."

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, select option 2 and ask for David Minto, or email mcit [at] northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk, in both instances quoting reference number 12140166260.