Cyclist in hospital after collision with crashed water tanker

QUOTE:
A CYCLIST has been hospitalised after a collision involving a water tanker near Ludgershall last night (Thursday).

The A343, between Ludgershall and Everleigh, was closed in both directions for a number of hours at the A338 junction.

Police say they were dealing with an overturned water tanker which had ended up in a ditch.

Officers originally believed that no serious injuries had been sustained but have since confirmed that a cyclist as involved in a collision with the water tanker.

The cyclist – a man in his 20s – sustained pelvic, chest and back injuries and remains in hospital.

The driver of the tanker was also hurt but suffered minor injuries only.

Police say that an investigation will be carried out, as is procedure, and enquiries are ongoing.

The road remained closed for a number of hours before eventually reopening at around 8pm

https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/...-water-tanker/

Simon Mason wrote:
QUOTE:
A CYCLIST has been hospitalised after a collision involving a water
tanker near Ludgershall last night (Thursday).

The A343, between Ludgershall and Everleigh, was closed in both
directions for a number of hours at the A338 junction.

Police say they were dealing with an overturned water tanker which
had ended up in a ditch.

Officers originally believed that no serious injuries had been
sustained but have since confirmed that a cyclist as involved in a
collision with the water tanker.

The cyclist - a man in his 20s - sustained pelvic, chest and back
injuries and remains in hospital.

The driver of the tanker was also hurt but suffered minor injuries
only.

Police say that an investigation will be carried out, as is
procedure, and enquiries are ongoing.

The road remained closed for a number of hours before eventually
reopening at around 8pm

https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/...-water-tanker/

Head down, starring at the silly front wheel of his silly little toy
bicycle.

On Saturday, March 28, 2020 at 2:41:56 PM UTC, Mr Pounder Esquire wrote:
Simon Mason wrote:
QUOTE:
A CYCLIST has been hospitalised after a collision involving a water
tanker near Ludgershall last night (Thursday).

The A343, between Ludgershall and Everleigh, was closed in both
directions for a number of hours at the A338 junction.

Police say they were dealing with an overturned water tanker which
had ended up in a ditch.

Officers originally believed that no serious injuries had been
sustained but have since confirmed that a cyclist as involved in a
collision with the water tanker.

The cyclist - a man in his 20s - sustained pelvic, chest and back
injuries and remains in hospital.

The driver of the tanker was also hurt but suffered minor injuries
only.

Police say that an investigation will be carried out, as is
procedure, and enquiries are ongoing.

The road remained closed for a number of hours before eventually
reopening at around 8pm

https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/...-water-tanker/

Head down, starring at the silly front wheel of his silly little toy
bicycle.

If you were a witness to the crash, you should call the police as requested.

On 29/03/2020 03:41, Mr Pounder Esquire wrote:
Simon Mason wrote:
QUOTE:
A CYCLIST has been hospitalised after a collision involving a water
tanker near Ludgershall last night (Thursday).

The A343, between Ludgershall and Everleigh, was closed in both
directions for a number of hours at the A338 junction.

Police say they were dealing with an overturned water tanker which
had ended up in a ditch.

Officers originally believed that no serious injuries had been
sustained but have since confirmed that a cyclist as involved in a
collision with the water tanker.

The cyclist - a man in his 20s - sustained pelvic, chest and back
injuries and remains in hospital.

The driver of the tanker was also hurt but suffered minor injuries
only.

Police say that an investigation will be carried out, as is
procedure, and enquiries are ongoing.

The road remained closed for a number of hours before eventually
reopening at around 8pm

https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/...-water-tanker/

Head down, staring at the front wheel of his
bicycle.


IFYPFY
The report made no comment on the posture of the bicyclist.

On Sunday, March 29, 2020 at 9:33:43 AM UTC+1, Peter Keller wrote:
On 29/03/2020 03:41, Mr Pounder Esquire wrote:
Simon Mason wrote:
QUOTE:
A CYCLIST has been hospitalised after a collision involving a water
tanker near Ludgershall last night (Thursday).

The A343, between Ludgershall and Everleigh, was closed in both
directions for a number of hours at the A338 junction.

Police say they were dealing with an overturned water tanker which
had ended up in a ditch.

Officers originally believed that no serious injuries had been
sustained but have since confirmed that a cyclist as involved in a
collision with the water tanker.

The cyclist - a man in his 20s - sustained pelvic, chest and back
injuries and remains in hospital.

The driver of the tanker was also hurt but suffered minor injuries
only.

Police say that an investigation will be carried out, as is
procedure, and enquiries are ongoing.

The road remained closed for a number of hours before eventually
reopening at around 8pm

https://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/...-water-tanker/

Head down, staring at the front wheel of his
bicycle.


IFYPFY
The report made no comment on the posture of the bicyclist.

Mr Pounder was a witness, apparently.
Perhaps he can explain to us how the water tanker ended up overturned in a ditch?