Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious collision near Bristol Airport on Monday, March 31.

Officers were called to the A38 Bridgwater Road, near Barrow Gurney, at around 4.30pm following a collision involving a motorcycle and a car.

The motorcyclist has been taken to hospital with serious injuries. His next of kin has been informed.

Motorists were advised to allow extra time for their journeys after the road was closed. Access to the airport was still possible via Downside Road (connecting road to the A370) and from the Redhill direction.

Police are asking for anyone who witnessed the collision, or have relevant footage, to get in touch with them by calling 101 and quoting reference 5225092386.