Police are investigating a two vehicle collision that occurred at 7:34ppm yesterday (Jan 28) on the A5087 near to Peasholme Lane.

The collision involved a Surron Electric Bike and a red VW Move up.

The rider of the bike, a teenage boy was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

The driver of the car a woman in her 20s was uninjured.

The road was closed for a number of hours whilst a forensic collision investigation was carried out. 

Anyone with information or witnessed the incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it , quoting incident number 230 of 28 January 2026. 

You can also phone on 101.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.