Man dies following motorbike and car collision in Telford

The collision occurred between a Yamaha motorcycle and a Ford Fiesta at around 7.40pm in Ketley last night.

The motorcycle, which was carrying a rider and a pillion passenger, was travelling along Station Road, from the direction of The Ketley Cod Chip Shop, when it was in collision with the car.

The rider of the motorcycle a man aged 20 suffered multiple injuries and was taken to The Princess Royal Hospital. He died in the early hours of today as a result of his injuries.

The pillion passenger also aged 20 suffered leg injuries. He was taken to The Princess Royal Hospital. He remains in hospital and his condition is described as stable.

The driver of the car, a 22 year-old woman, was also taken to The Princess Royal Hospital.

Police are investigating the collision and are appealing to anyone with information to come forward.

A Telford Police spokeswoman said: "There would have been a few people in the area, either visiting the chip shop or passing through in their vehicles. We would appeal to those individuals to come forward with any information they may have."

Telford Police can be contacted on the new non emergency number 101.