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Man critically ill after being hit by motorbike

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Police are appealing for witnesses to get in touch

A 70-year-old man is in a critical condition in hospital after being hit by a motorbike.

He was struck on the A595 near Muncaster Castle, in Cumbria, at about 15:30 BST on Saturday.

The rider of the Triumph bike was unhurt.

Cumbria Police is appealing for witnesses to the force.

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