Motorcyclist dies after crash with digger in north Shropshire

West Mercia Police officers were called to the scene of the collision on the A528 between Cockshutt and Ellesmere at 11.50am on Wednesday.

The crash involved a digger and a motorcycle. The rider of the motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officers have closed a part of the A-road and drivers have been urged to find an alternative route. Diversions have been put in place.

Jeremy Layton, communication officer for West Mercia Police said: "At around 11.50am this morning, police responded to a two-vehicle collision on the A528 between Cockshutt and Ellesmere.

"The collision involved a digger vehicle and a motorcycle.

"The rider of the motorcycle was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene – his next of kin have been informed.

"The road remains closed while collision investigation carry out their enquiries."

West Midlands Ambulance Service sent two ambulances, a paramedic officer, the Midlands Air Ambulance Critical Care Car and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford to the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “Ambulance crews arrived on scene to discover the motorcyclist, a man, in a critical condition.

“Police colleagues were already performing CPR before ambulance staff began administering advanced life support.

“However, despite everyone’s best efforts, it sadly became apparent that nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed dead at the scene.”