TWO cyclists died after colliding with a bus in west Cumbria.
Police launched an appeal for witnesses after the men were killed on the A595 at Moota yesterday afternoon.
The men were believed to have been travelling together west on the A595 when the collision happened shortly before 3pm.
A Cumbria Police spokesman said the men, thought to both be in their twenties, died at the scene.
The driver of the coach, a 42-year-old man from Carlisle, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
He was taken to Workington Police Station and interviewed before being released on bail until February 6.
Police are currently working to formally identify the two men.
The A595 between Bothel and the B5301 Parsonby junction was closed until 9pm whilst officers conducted a thorough examination of the scene with collision investigators.
Police are appealing for any witnesses to the incident who have not already made contact with the police to contact West Cumbria Roads Policing Unit on 0845 33 00 247.
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