Cyclist suffers serious injuries in suspected hit and run at major Chesterfield roundabout

Shortly after 8am today (Sunday, July 26) a cyclist and a van collided at the Whittington Moor Roundabout.

The van, which witnesses say is small and either grey or silver, did not stop at the scene.

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It is thought the van drove off along the A61 towards Sheffield.

The island remains closed and is expected to be shut for some time while oficers investigate what happened. Police are advising drivers to avoid the area.

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Stagecoach said the 43 bus route had been affected and urged passengers to ‘bear with us’ before things return to normal.

Clay Cross Safer Neighbourhood Team earlier posted a photo of the roundabout closed off.

Witnesses or anyone with information should contact Derbyshire police via 101, the website or social media quoting incident 334 of Sunday, July 26.

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