A CYCLIST is in a critical condition in hospital after he was knocked off his bike in Heaton.

Police said the accident, which happened at 11.15am this morning in Chorley New Road, also involved a VW Golf and that enquiries are ongoing.

The rider, a 27-year-old man, has been taken to Salford Royal Hospital with serious injuries.

Police are inspecting the car, which is parked at the scene of the incident, and the mangled bike, which is lying on the other side of the road.

A part of Chorley New Road was closed and traffic was diverted, but it has now re-opened.

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