Man arrested after biker dies in crash

Cars and a van lined up in lanes ahead of traffic lights on Albion Way in Salford
The biker died in a crash on Albion Way in Salford [Google]

A man has been arrested after a motorbike rider crashed into a central reservation on a main road and died.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said it happened on Albion Way, Salford, just after 18:00 BST on Saturday.

The force said the 60-year-old man was riding a green Kawasaki bike near another motorcycle when he crashed.

Sgt Matthew Waggett thanked passers-by who "stopped at the scene to help and provide care to the victim".

A 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

GMP have appealed for witnesses and footage of the incident.

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