A cyclist is in a critical condition in hospital after he was hit by a horsebox in the area of Manchester Airport.

The incident was in the area of the junction of Sunbank Lane and Wilmslow Road at around 8am on Monday.

Police said a cyclist is in a critical condition in hospital after he was hit by a horsebox. Police said the cyclist, a man in his 60s, has injuries which are life-threatening.

There are no arrests at this time and there is an appeal for information in particular from the driver of a white VW Polo which was believed to be behind the horsebox.

Anyone with information can contact police on 101 or the LiveChat on gmp.police.uk.

They can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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