Serious injury collision near Truro -witnesses sought

At around 5.35pm on Friday 9 January, officers were called to a two-vehicle collision on an unclassified road near Chacewater, Truro, involving a blue Kawasaki motorcycle and a white Citroen Relay motorcaravan.

The rider of the motorcycle, a local man in his 30s, sustained serious injuries. His pillion passenger, a local woman, received less serious injuries.

Both were treated by air ambulance at the scene before being taken to Treliske Hospital.

The driver of the motorcaravan was uninjured.

The road was closed for approximately four hours to allow for a detailed examination of the scene and the recovery of the motorcycle.

Officers from the Roads Policing Team are now appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or who may have relevant information or dashcam footage, to come forward.

Anyone who can help with enquiries is asked to contact police via the website or by calling 101, quoting reference 50260006982.

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