Pensioner cyclist in critical condition following crash with JCB tractor

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A 73 year old cyclist is in a critical condition following a crash involving a JCB tractor in Brookebrorough.

He suffered serious head injuries when it happened yesterday afternoon on the Skeoge Road.

The road was closed for a number of hours following the collision but has since re-opened.

 

A PSNI statement said:

"A 73 year old man is in a critical condition in hospital following a road traffic collision on the Skeoge Road in Brookeborough on Saturday 7th September. "

"The man sustained serious head injuries after his bicycle was in collision with a JCB tractor at around 1pm. The road was closed for a number of hours following the collision but has since re-opened."

"Sergeant Melanie Hicks has appealed for anyone who witnessed the collision to contact police in Enniskillen on 101 quoting reference number 937 07/09/19."

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