Motorcyclist seriously injured after crash

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The force said a man in his 30s had "potentially life-threatening injuries" following the crash [BBC]

A motorcyclist has suffered serious injuries after a crash in Wiltshire, police have said.

The crash between a motorbike and a car happened on the B3092 in Mere at about 17:30 BST on Saturday, Wiltshire Police said.

The force said a man in his 30s had "potentially life-threatening injuries" following the crash.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage was asked to contact police.

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