A man has died and a female motorcyclist is in a serious condition in hospital following a crash in Weston-super-Mare.
Emergency services were called to the collision between a car and motorcycle at Broadway ust before 10am today (December 9).
Police have now confirmed the driver of the car died as a result of his injuries and the female motorcyclist is in a 'serious condition' in hospital.
Their families are being supported by specialist officers.
Crash investigators are at the scene and the road has remained closed throughout the day while inquiries continue.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the collision or have dash cam footage to contact them.
A spokesman for Avon and Somerset Police said: “We’re appealing for witnesses to a fatal collision in Weston-super-Mare this morning (Wednesday 9 December).
“The collision, between a car and a motorcycle, happened shortly before 10am on Broadway, Weston-super-Mare.
“The male driver of the car has sadly died as a result of his injuries and the female motorcyclist is in a serious condition in hospital.
Their families have been informed and are being supported by trained officers.
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“Our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.
“The road remains closed for further enquiries to be carried out at the scene.”
Anyone who can help police with their enquiries should call 101 and quote the reference 5220276428.
