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Man in his 60s dies in A59 bicycle crash

By Drooid · Sep 24, 2026, 10:38 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Cyclist Killed

Police said a man in his 60s died when his bicycle collided with a VW Caddy on the A59.
The crash occurred at 17:30 BST on Sunday near the Gargrave Road roundabout on the outskirts of Skipton.
Officers pronounced the cyclist dead at the scene.
Police appealed for witnesses and dash-cam footage, requesting tips via email to SCIU@northyorkshire.police.uk or 101, citing registration 122 6018 4905.
The road was closed after the crash.

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Yorkshire Ambulance Responds

Yorkshire Ambulance Service crews attended the A59 crash, but they gave no injury or treatment details.
Yorkshire Air Ambulance landed on the carriageway to reach the patient swiftly.
North Yorkshire Police warned the road would stay closed for some time and urged drivers to use alternatives.
Police gave reference NYP-20092026-0389 for anyone to share information about the incident.

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Cyclist Killed

Police said a man in his 60s died when his bicycle collided with a VW Caddy on the A59.
The crash occurred at 17:30 BST on Sunday near the Gargrave Road roundabout on the outskirts of Skipton.
Officers pronounced the cyclist dead at the scene.
Police appealed for witnesses and dash-cam footage, requesting tips via email to SCIU@northyorkshire.police.uk or 101, citing registration 122 6018 4905.
The road was closed after the crash.

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