
Two motorcyclists were seriously injured in a collision on Hartside Pass.
The incident on the A686 happened yesterday, August 25, between noon and 12.05pm.
The male riders of both motorcycles were taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information which may help to come forward.
Police said they were particularly keen to hear from the driver and/or passengers of a dark green mini van-style vehicle – possibly a Citroen – which was directly behind one of the motorcycles prior to the crash as the occupants may be witnesses and/or have dash cam footage.
Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit quoting incident number 104 of 25 August 2025 or call 101.





