Motorcyclist dies after colliding with tree in Shropshire

The collision happened on the B4368 between Shipton and Weston shortly after 4.50pm today.

The motorcyclist, a man believed to be in his 50's, was travelling towards Much Wenlock when the bike left the carriageway.

A passing Community First Responder stopped to help until an ambulance crew and a paramedic area support officer in a rapid response vehicle arrived.

The man was confirmed dead at the scene.

Police are eager to establish the circumstances of the collision and wish to hear from anyone who may have witnessed it, or seen the vehicle leading up to the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting incident 491s of Thursday 30 July.