A motorcyclist has been seriously injured in a collision with a car this morning (Thursday 24 October).
Emergency services were called to a report of a serious collision involving a motorcycle and a car on the A40 in Churcham, Forest of Dean.
The collision, which involved a Honda CR-V and a Triumph Sprint, happened close to the junction with Bulley Lane shortly before 7am.
The motorcyclist, a man in his 60s, suffered serious injuries and was taken to Southmead Hospital in Bristol. The driver of the Honda was left shaken but was physically uninjured.
Highways has currently closed the road while investigations into the collision continue. Motorists are advised to find alternative routes.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage which they believe is relevant is asked to share it with officers. This can be done through the website, quoting incident 56 of 24 October: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us/us/a-matter-involving-driving-vehicles-or-a-road-traffic-incident/
