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Police appeal as motorcyclist seriously injured in Great Blakenham collision

A man in his 20s was taken to hospital with a serious leg injury after a motorcycle and car collided in Great Blakenham on Tuesday night. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.

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What happened: The crash occurred around 9:45pm on Stowmarket Road, near the junction with Lower Street.

  • It involved a black Audi Q3 and a red Honda GLR motorcycle

  • Ambulance services alerted police to the incident

Why it matters: Serious collisions can have life-changing impacts on those involved and their families. Witness information and dashcam footage could help police determine the cause.

What's next: Police are asking any witnesses or drivers with dashcam footage from the area to come forward. The Roads and Armed Policing Team is leading the investigation.

How to help: Authorities urge anyone with information about the collision to assist their investigation:

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