Two people were taken to hospital after a crash involving a car and a motorbike on Salthouse Road in Barrow.
Cumbria Police were called at around 11am on Monday, April 13th to reports of the two-vehicle collision. The incident involved a motorbike and a car, with both drivers later taken to hospital.
Police said the motorcyclist suffered leg injuries, while the driver of the car suffered minor injuries. An air ambulance was also called to the scene and attended.
Emergency Response at the Scene
The crash prompted an emergency response on Salthouse Road, with police and ambulance services attending after the collision was reported.
The presence of an air ambulance suggests the incident was treated seriously, although police said the car driver’s injuries were minor. The motorcyclist’s injuries were reported as being to the leg.
Both casualties were taken to hospital for treatment.
Police Appeal for Information
Cumbria Police are now appealing for information about the collision.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information that may help the investigation is being asked to contact police online through the force’s report it page, quoting incident number 80 of April 13, 2026.
People can also call 101. Information can also be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
What Happened
The key details confirmed so far are that the collision happened on Salthouse Road, Barrow, at around 11am on April 13.
It involved a car and a motorbike. The motorcyclist suffered leg injuries and the car driver suffered minor injuries. Both were taken to hospital, and an air ambulance attended the incident.
