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Motorcyclist killed in crash on Kidderminster ring road

A motorcyclist has died after hitting a barrier in a crash on a Kidderminster roundabout.

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Ambulance staff were sent to the scene. Picture: West Midlands Ambulance Service

The rider was found with multiple injuries after the smash on the roundabout on Tuesday evening.

Emergency services went to the scene at around 9pm on the Ringway near to Comberton Hill.

The man was confirmed dead at the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “Crews arrived to find the rider in the subway in the middle of the roundabout.

“The man had suffered multiple injuries and sadly, it was immediately obvious that nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed dead at the scene.”

West Mercia Police confirmed the man's next of kin have been informed.

Officers are now appealing for witnesses or anybody with dash cam footage to come forward as enquiries continue.

Pc Steve Oliver said: "To help with our investigation we're keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident or has any other information that could help with our enquiries."

Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting incident number 0798s of 17 July 2018 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111