Motorcyclist suffers head injuries in Shrewsbury rush hour collision
A busy Shrewsbury road was closed this morning following a collision between a car and moped.
The collision occurred on the mini island outside Haughmond View Medical Practice on Sundorne Road at around 8.45am this morning.
The motorcyclist, a 19 year old man, sustained serious head and body injuries and was taken to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.
The driver of the car, a 49 year old woman, suffered with shock and was also taken to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.
The vehicles collided as the motorcyclist was travelling on Sundorne Road from the A49 in the direction of Heathgates roundabout, and the driver of the car was travelling on Meadow farm drive in the direction of Sundorne Road.
The collision involved a multi coloured Aprilia Motorcycle and a Silver Vauxhall Insignia.
The motorcycle was completely destroyed and there was extensive damage to the car. The road was closed until 11.45 this morning.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the collision to call 101 quoting incident number 93 of 11 November.
