Cyclist Seriously Injured in Hit-and-Run Collision

A cyclist sustained serious injuries in a hit-and-run collision. The individual, identified as a man in his 60s, was involved in an impact with a van on Monday at approximately 16:45 GMT. The incident occurred on Barnsdale Road, situated near Lock Lane, between Allerton Bywater and Castleford. West Yorkshire Police reported that the driver of the van failed to remain at the location following the crash. Authorities are appealing for anyone possessing information or video evidence related to the event to contact them. The BBC encourages audiences to access West Yorkshire highlights on BBC Sounds, view the most recent installment of Look North, or submit potential news stories. This content is copyrighted by BBC in 2024, with all rights reserved. The BBC disclaims responsibility for the content of external websites and provides details regarding its policy on external linking.