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Sophie Brownson

Motorcyclist fighting for life in hospital after crash in Morpeth

A motorbike rider is fighting for his life following a crash in Morpeth.

Police were called to Whorral Bank at around 3.45pm on Saturday, July 1 and found a man in his 40s with serious injuries.

He was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition. The man’s next of kin have been notified and are being offered support.

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Now officers investigating the incident are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Police do not believe there to have been any other vehicles involved but are keeping an open mind as to the full circumstances surrounding the collision.

Inspector Matthew Hough, of Northumbria Police's motor patrols department, said: “A full investigation has been launched as we look to ascertain what has happened – and we are today asking for the public’s help.

“If you witnessed the collision, or if you were travelling in that area of Morpeth yesterday afternoon, and believe you saw a blue-coloured motorcycle, please get in touch with us.

“We would ask everyone to please check any dashcam footage – and let us know if you see anything that rouses suspicion or that you feel may be of interest to our investigation.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police via the ‘Tell Us Something’ page of their website or by calling 101 quoting log NP-20230701-0787. Alternatively, you can email 7788@northumbria.police.uk.

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