Cyclist Airlifted to Hospital After Crash at Surrey Railway Bridge

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A devastating incident unfolded in Little Bookham, Surrey, when a cyclist in his 70s crashed at a railway bridge on Wednesday afternoon. According to police, the incident occurred at 3:45pm when the cyclist, riding a brown racing bike, collided with the bridge. The severity of the crash required an air ambulance to transport the cyclist to hospital, where his next of kin have been informed.

Key Takeaways:

  • The incident occurred on May 14 at 3:45pm in Little Bookham, Surrey, when a cyclist in his 70s crashed at a railway bridge.
  • The cyclist was riding a brown racing bike and was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.
  • Police have issued an appeal for witnesses, including those with CCTV, dashcam, or helmet cam footage that may have captured the incident.
  • The police are particularly keen to trace the movements of the pedal cycle prior to the incident.
  • Anyone with information is asked to contact the police or Crimestoppers, an independent charity that allows anonymous reporting.

Statistics:

  • The incident occurred at 3:45pm on May 14 in Little Bookham, Surrey.
  • The cyclist was in his 70s.
  • The cyclist was riding a brown racing bike.
  • The police are looking to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has CCTV, dashcam, or helmet cam footage.
  • The police have issued a reference number for the incident: PR/45250057410.

Sources:

  • "A cyclist was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after a crash at a Surrey railway bridge." - [Source: Police appeal for witnesses]
  • "We are looking to speak to anyone who may have witnessed this, or anyone with CCTV, dashcam, or helmet cam footage that may have captured all or part of this incident." - [Source: Police appeal for witnesses]