A man has died following a serious crash involving a motorbike and a lorry on the A4 Bath Road in Keynsham.

Avon and Somerset Police are now appealing for witnesses following the incident at around 8.30am yesterday (November 26).

Police said in a statement: “Shortly before 8.30am, between the Hicks Gate and Broadmead roundabouts, a lorry and a motorcycle collided.

“The motorcyclist, a 33-year-old man, suffered serious injuries. Sadly, despite the best efforts of paramedics, he died at the scene. Our thoughts are with his family and they are being supported by a specially trained officer.

“The road was closed in both directions between the two roundabouts to allow collision investigators to examine the area but has since reopened.”

Anybody who witnessed the collision or has any dashcam footage or information which could help the investigation are asked to call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5224310078.