Motorcyclist seriously injured following collision with tractor near Shrewsbury
A motorcyclist received multiple injuries in a collision with a tractor on road near Shrewsbury just before midday yesterday.
The 38-year-old rider sustained serious neck and back injuries. He was initially taken to the Princess Royal Hospital in
Telford before being transferred to the University Hospital North Staffordshire at Stoke.
He was riding a blue and white Suzuki GSXR 100 motorcycle along the B5061 at Atcham when involved in a collision with a green John Deere tractor at 11.55am.
Both vehicles were travelling in the same direction heading from Shrewsbury towards Norton. The tractor was being followed by a green combine harvester at the time.
A West Mercia Police spokesperson said today: "This collision resulted in serious multiple injuries to the motorcyclist. An investigation has been launched and an appeal issued for witnesses.
"Anyone who saw the impact or the circumstances leading up to it is asked to contact Shrewsbury police station on 0300 333 3000."
The road was closed in both directions while the emergency services worked at the scene.
