A motorcyclist in his 60s has been seriously injured following a collision on the A40 between Northleach and Andoversford. The crash, involving a powerful brown BMW R1200 GS motorcycle and a grey Vauxhall Combo panel van, occurred shortly before 7am on September 9, leading to the closure of the A40 near Andoversford.
Emergency services attended the scene promptly, and the rider was initially taken to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital with a suspected head injury. Due to the severity of his condition, he was later transferred to Southmead Hospital in Bristol, where he is being treated for life-threatening injuries.
Collision investigators remain at the scene as the police continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident. The A40 outbound remains closed at the junction with the A46 Frogmill to facilitate the ongoing investigation. Motorists are strongly advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes appropriate to their vehicle size.
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Gloucestershire Police have issued an appeal for witnesses to come forward. Anyone who saw the collision or has relevant dashcam footage is urged to contact the police by completing an online form, quoting incident 68 of 9 September. This information will assist officers in building a full picture of the events leading up to the crash.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation and will update the public as more information becomes available.