Motorcyclist fights for life after crash

Gina Bolton
BBC News, Yorkshire
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A man was seriously hurt when he came off his motorbike

A motorbike rider has suffered life-threatening injuries in a crash in Rotherham, police said.

Police were called to reports of a collision on Barnsley Road in West Melton just after 23:00 BST on Tuesday.

It was reported a 46-year-old man had come off his bike, and no other vehicles were involved, South Yorkshire Police said.

Anyone with footage or who witnessed the incident is urged to contact the force.

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