Biker in hospital with serious injuries after crash

BBC

4 July 2024 at 11:23 am·1-min read

Two police officers — Police are seeking information after the crash in Littleport [PA Media]

A man is in hospital with serious injuries after his motorbike left the road and crashed.

Cambridge Police said the 38-year-old was riding a Honda CBR motorbike in Littleport, heading northwest on the A1101 at Bate’s Drove, when the incident took place at about 16:20 BST on Wednesday.

The force added he is currently in a serious condition in Addenbrooke’s Hospital, in Cambridge.

Witnesses or people with dashcam footage have been told to contact the police.

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