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Man killed as serious crash between car and motorbike closes A458 near Bridgnorth

A man was killed today when his motorcycle collided with a car on the A458 near Bridgnorth.

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The accident happened at around 1pm on the road between Bridgnorth and Stourbridge, with police saying it was likely to remain closed throughout the afternoon.

A spokesman for West Mercia Police said the crash happened near Rushmere Filling Station.

Five fire crews, including an incident support unit and rescue tender were sent from Bridgnorth and Much Wenlock with a report that people were trapped following the accident.

A spokesman for Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "The crash was between one car and one motorcycle.

"One male has been confirmed deceased by paramedics at the scene."

He said crews were waiting for police to conduct an initial investigation at the crash site before they could clear the road.

The A458 was currently closed in both directions between Six Ashes to the south of the crash and the junction for the A442 to the north.

The road is a main route between Shropshire and the West Midlands. Motorists were being advised to avoid the area.

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