Road closure in place after serious collision in Narborough
A road closure is in place on B4114 King Edward Avenue in Narborough tonight.
The road is currently closed in the county-bound direction, between the junctions of Leicester Road and Desford Road.
This collision involves a motorcyclist and a 4x4.
We have no details on any injuries at this time.
This road closure is expected to be in place for some time; collision investigators have been called to the scene.
Please find alternative routes.
We have contacted Leicestershire Police for more information on this incident.
Police update 23:00
Police can confirm just before 5.30pm this evening (Saturday 26 September) a motorcyclist was involved in a collision with a Land Rover Defender on the B4114 (King Edward Avenue) in Narborough.
The rider sustained serious injuries and is being treated in hospital. The driver of the Defender was also taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Local road closures are in place and motorists are being advised to avoid the area and seek an alternative route.
Shortly before the collision a police vehicle was on its way to an unrelated incident when it came across the motorcycle. The rider accelerated and rode off at speed. The police officer followed briefly but withdrew and was not involved in the collision.
From initial enquiries it’s believed that the motorcycle may have been stolen and the circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation. If anyone witnessed what happened or saw the vehicles beforehand, they are encouraged to get in touch.
Contact 101 or report via www.leics.police.uk, quoting incident 542 of 26 September.
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