A motorcyclist was killed in an early morning crash on the A39 Cannington bypass on Wednesday.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene after his bike was in collision with a car shortly before 6.3am.

The bypass was closed in both directions until late afternoon while emergency services attended and police forensics officers examined the scene.

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesman said: “Specially trained officers are now supporting the family during this time and our thoughts are with them.”

Police appealed for any witnesses or anybody with dashcam or Ring doorbell footage to contact them by calling 101 and quoting the reference number 5222239417.