A MOTORCYCLIST has died following a crash on the A684 road at Clough, near Garsdale.

The man, who was riding a red 950cc Honda motorcycle, was involved in a fatal collision with a blue and silver Nissan Navara 4x4 pick-up truck at around 3pm on Sunday afternoon.

The motorcyclist, who has not yet been named by Cumbria police, was flown to Airedale Hospital at Keighley by air ambulance, but he died as a result of his injuries.

Police believe he was from the North Yorkshire area.

Witnesses are asked to contact PC Mark Dempster at Ulverston traffic office on 01229-848586.