Appeal after cyclist seriously injured in Bournemouth collision

A 51-year-old woman was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries

Author: Kellie MaddoxPublished 27th Feb 2026
Last updated 27th Feb 2026

Police investigating a collision in Bournemouth are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist was seriously injured.

It happened at 4.47pm on Thursday (26 February) in Prince Of Wales Road. A cyclist had collided with a lamp post.

The 51-year-old woman from Poole was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Police Sergeant Dave Cotterill, of the Roads Policing Team, said: “We are carrying out enquiries as we seek to establish the full circumstances of this collision, and I would urge any witnesses to please contact us.

“I am also keen to hear from anyone who was driving in the vicinity and may have captured relevant dashcam footage.”

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