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Tributes paid to tragic motorcyclist, 21, killed in East Lothian horror crash

Tributes have been paid to a young motorcyclist who died after horror crash in East Lothian .

Rhys Campbell, 21, from Elphinstone, near Tranent, passed away after his motorcycle collided with a Volkswagen Golf on the B1348 near to Seton Sands Holiday Village on Saturday.

Emergency services attended the scene but the youngster was pronounced dead on the way to the hospital .

The 41-year-old driver of the car was uninjured.

Tributes have since poured in for the young motor enthusiast.

Rhys Campbell, 21, passed away after the crash on the B1348 near to Seton Sands Holiday Village (Police handout)

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Pal Amy O'Brien wrote on Facebook : "RIP Rhys Campbell. Doesn't feel too long ago you were helping me with my car and were shocked cause there was no oil in it at all!

"You had such a kind soul and were taken way too soon from us all.

"Absolutely horrible news to hear this morning, thoughts are with close friends and family."

Billy Elliot added: "Such sad news. He was such a lovely guy."

And James McLean shared an image of Rhys on his motorbike, writing: "So sad pal, will miss you. RIP Rhys."

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Police Scotland are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward.

Sergeant Fraser Wood said: "Our thoughts continue to be with Mr Campbell’s family and friends at this extremely difficult time.

"Our inquiries are ongoing and anyone with information, or relevant dash-cam footage, who has not yet provided this to officers, should come forward as soon as possible.”

Those with information are asked to call 101, quoting incident number 2533 of April 20.

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