Motorbike passenger killed in crash
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The road was closed for several hours while an investigation took place
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A motorbike passenger has been killed in a crash.
A Kawasaki bike and a grey Audi A3 collided on the A684 junction with the M6, near Kendal and Sedbergh, at about 14:40 BST on Sunday.
The passenger died at the scene. The rider was airlifted to hospital where he is in a critical condition, Cumbria Police said.
The occupants of the Audi were taken to hospital for checks.
The road was closed while a forensic collision investigation was carried out.
Police have appealed for witnesses.
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