Two motorcyclists killed and another injured in Shropshire crashes
Two motorcyclists have died in separate road collisions in Shropshire and a third rider seriously injured.
A 53-year-old man was killed when his motorcycle was involved in a collision with another motorcycle near Ludlow yesterday.
And a 48-year-old man died in hospital today after his motorcycle and a car collided on the A488 between Shrewsbury and Bishops Castle yesterday.
The incident near Ludlow happened on the A4117 at Henley shortly before 12.45pm. The man who died was riding a bronze coloured Honda involved in a collision with a black Kawasaki motorcycle travelling in the opposite direction.
The Kawasaki rider was taken to hospital with suspected spinal, shoulder and head injuries.
The second incident happened less than 20 minutes later just before 1pm on the A488 between Lydham and the turning for Churchstoke where the road splits from the A489.
A black Aprilia motorcycle travelling north towards Shrewsbury was involved in a collision with a blue Citroen Xantia 1.9 travelling in the opposite direction.
The motorcyclist was taken to the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital with serious injuries where he died early today.
Police are investigating the circumstances of both crashes and have appealed for witnesses to come forward.
A West Mercia Police spokesperson said today: “We are anxious to hear from anyone who either saw the actual collisions, or the circumstances leading up to them.
“Anyone with information which might assist the police should contact Shrewsbury police station on 0300 333 3000.”
The two men who died have yet to be formally named. The coroner for south Shropshire Mr Anthony Sibcy has been informed and post mortems followed by inquest openings will be held in due course.
