Motorcyclist dies following collision near Wansford

It happened yesterday.

Author: Hannah RichardsonPublished 29th Oct 2026

A motorcyclist has died following a crash near Wansford yesterday evening (28 October).

The collision, involving a black Ford Mustang Mach-E and the motorcycle, took place in Elton Road (B671) at about 7.15pm.

Emergency services including the air ambulance attended the scene.

The man riding the motorcycle received serious injuries and died at the scene.

A 27-year-old man from Peterborough who was driving the Ford received minor injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.

He has since been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in custody.

The road remains closed while investigations take place.

Police are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision, particularly the driver of another vehicle that is believed to have been travelling ahead of the Ford.

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