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Collision between car and motorbike leaves rider with serious leg injuries

Isle of Wight Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision in Shanklin yesterday afternoon.

Officers were called to Atherley Road, near Arthurs Hill, just after 1pm on Sunday (27th March) following a collision involving a motorbike and a car.

The motorbike, a Honda, was travelling from Hope Road and the car was travelling from Atherley Road.

Serious leg injuries
The motorcyclist, a 36-year-old man, from Ryde, suffered serious leg injuries and taken to Southampton General Hospital.

The driver of the VW Golf, a 46-year-old man, was uninjured.

Can you help?
Investigations into the exact circumstances of the collision are ongoing and officers are keen to speak to anyone who saw what happened or either vehicle prior to the incident.

Get in touch
We would also like to hear form anyone who has dash cam footage.

Anyone with information is asked to call us on 101, quoting 44220120819.


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