POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a road crash on the A6 near High Barrow Bridge, Kendal left a motorcyclist with serious injuries.

The accident happened at about 2.50pm on Friday afternoon when the motorcyclist from the Wigan area left the carriageway.

Cumbria police would like to speak to the driver of a small, blue hatchback described as having greying hair who was in the area at the time or anyone else who witnessed the crash. They should contact PC McLelland on 01768-891999.