Motorcyclist Seriously Hurt in Purton Crash

A motorcyclist suffered serious leg injuries in a crash on Packhorse Lane, Purton, yesterday afternoon (18/12).

Collision Details

At around 4.25pm, a BMW 520 heading towards Purton smashed into an oncoming motorbike. The rider, a local man in his 20s, was left with severe leg injuries and rushed to Great Western Hospital for surgery.

The BMW driver, a man in his 30s, escaped unharmed.

Police Seek Witnesses and Dashcam Footage

Police want to hear from anyone who saw the accident or has dashcam footage.

If you can help, call the Serious Collision Investigation Team on 01225 694597, quoting log number 198, or email [email protected].

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