Motorcyclist dies after collision near Bridgnorth
A motorcyclist has died in a collision with a car on the A442 Bridgnorth to Kidderminster road at Quatt, near the Hampton Loade turn.
The motorcyclist is believed to be a man in his sixties and was pronounced dead at the scene following the collision around 2.35pm.
He was riding a white Honda CBR 1000 motorcycle which was involved in a collision with a red Vauxhall Astra. The male driver of the car was uninjured.
The road was closed while the emergency services worked at the scene.
A West Mercia Police spokesperson said: "A full investigation will be held into the circumstances. We are appealing for witnesses who either saw the actual collision or either vehicle immediately beforehand.
"We would ask them to contact Bridgnorth or Shrewsbury police stations on 0300 333 3000 as a matter of urgency."
The man who died has not yet been formally identified. A post mortem and inquest opening will be held in due course.
