Teenage cyclist struck by lorry

A TEENAGE boy is in a critical condition following a collision in Middleton.

At about 11.45am yesterday, a blue Volvo lorry was driving towards Manchester on Heywood Old Road when it was involved in a collision with a cyclist, at the junction of Langley Lane.

The cyclist ­- a 13-year-old boy ­- was taken to the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital with serious head injuries.

The driver of the lorry ­- a man in his 30s ­- stopped at the scene and spoke with police.

Anyone with any information should call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161-856 6471.