Cyclist in critical condition after crash with car in Carlisle

The road was closed for around four hours on Saturday 17th January

The cyclist is in hospital
Author: Natalia AntoniwPublished 19th Jan 2026

A 60-year-old man is in a critical condition after a crash between his e-bike and a car in Carlisle.

Officers say the collision happened on Eastern Way at around 3.45pm on Saturday (17th January).

The cyclist was taken to hospital.

He's currently in a critical but stable condition.

The road was closed for nearly four hours as emergency services worked, and was reopened at around 7.40pm.

Officers are appealing for any witnesses to contact Cumbria Police by calling 101 quoting incident number 136 of 17 January 2026.

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