Motorcyclist has life-changing injuries after crash
A motorcyclist has been left with life-changing leg and pelvic injuries after a crash yesterday lunchtime .
It happened at around 12.24 GMT on the A361 through Highworth, Wiltshire, when the man - in his 30s - attempted to overtake a white van but collided with an oncoming vehicle.
The motorcycle rider is in hospital in a serious condition and Wiltshire Police are appealing for witnesses.
The force have thanked the public who helped "in what was a very challenging scene".
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Witnesses have been asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Team (SCIT).
Sgt Rich Hatch, from the team, said public who saw the scene may "be suffering from some trauma and want to signpost them to some support".
He urged them to contact the charity BRAKE or their GP for support.
"I would like to thank the members of the public who assisted with the collision yesterday in what was a very challenging scene," he added.
Wiltshire Police have also reminded people that the scenes of crashes are evidence, so debris should not be moved.
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