A303: Motorcyclist rushed to hospital after serious crash

A man in his 60s has been rushed to hospital following a crash on the A303 <i>(Image: Getty Images)</i>
A man in his 60s has been rushed to hospital following a crash on the A303 (Image: Getty Images)
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A motorcyclist has been rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries following a crash in Wiltshire.

Emergency services responded to reports of a crash on the A303 at around 5:50pm on Saturday, May 23.

A Toyota Yaris and BMW R1250 motorcycle were both travelling eastbound and they were involved in a crash near Bulford.

The rider of the motorcycle, a man in his 60s, has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the Yaris, a man in his 30s, suffered no reported injuries.

Police closed the A303 to allow for investigation work to take place and it has now reopened in both directions.

They are appealing for any witnesses or anyone who may have dash cam footage of the incident to contact them.

A Wiltshire Police spokesperson said: "Any witnesses to the collision or anyone who may have dash cam is asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Team on 01225 694597 quoting log number 288 of yesterday’s date.

"Alternatively, they can contact the team directly at SCIT@wiltshire.police.uk."

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