A cyclist in his 50s is in a critical condition in hospital after falling off his bike, with police keen to find out what happened.

The man was riding a green Bianchi Ultra bicycle when he came off in Starhill Road, heading towards Dunton Green, near Sevenoaks, at 11.40am yesterday.

He was treated for injuries and airlifted to a London hospital and remains in a critical condition.

It is not known what caused the cyclist, from Hampshire, to fall, and Kent Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit is investigating.

Officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

A police spokesman said: "Officers would also like to obtain dashcam footage that shows the cyclist prior to and in the moments leading up to the incident."

A South East Coast Ambulance Service spokesman said: "I can confirm ambulance crews attended and were joined at the scene by the air ambulance service.

"The man was assessed and treated before being airlifted to hospital in London in a serious condition."

Anyone with information should call 01622 798538, quoting reference DS/DC/082/21.

You can also email investigators at sciu.td@kent.police.uk.

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