Crash Horror on B4040: Bike Rider Airlifted with Life-Changing Injuries

Serious Smash Near Luckington

At around 11.30am yesterday (05/04), chaos hit the B4040 near Hebden Farm, Luckington. A black Yamaha motorbike collided with a grey Audi TT. The biker, a man in his 60s from bristol/" title="Bristol" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Bristol, was airlifted to Southmead Hospital with life-changing injuries.

Car Occupants Unharmed but Shocked

The Audi driver and passengers, also from Bristol, escaped without physical harm but were left shaken. Police are desperate for witnesses to come forward to help piece together what happened.

Calling All Witnesses and Dash Cam Owners

If you saw the crash or the vehicles before it, call 101 quoting reference 54210031542. Drivers with dash cams in the area at the time are urged to check their footage — your clip could crack the case.

Road Closure and Current Condition

The B4040 was shut for most of the day, reopening at 8.20pm. The biker remains in a critical but stable condition as investigations continue.

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