Cyclist injured in collision with van near Magherafelt

Police investigating the incident are appealing for witnesses who saw the collision on Shore Road, Ballyronan, shortly after 9.10am.

It involved a male cyclist and a white Citroen Berlingo van.

A man, aged in his twenties, was arrested on suspicion of traffic-related offences, and he has since been released on bail, pending further enquiries.

Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed what happened, or who may have captured the collision on their dashcam, to get in touch. Police are also appealing to members of the public who may have stopped at the scene to help to call them. The number is 101, quoting reference number 662 of 06/06/21.

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