ACCIDENT: Broom Lane near Durham which was closed for several hours on Thursday morning due to a serious accident. Picture: Google
A MOTORCYCLIST was seriously injured in a crash with a lorry on the outskirts of Durham.
The accident, which took place shortly after 6am today, happened on the B6302 Broom Lane.
A spokesman for Durham Constabulary said: "A motorcyclist has suffered serious injuries after a head-on collision with a lorry.
"The incident happened at about 6.05am today on B6302 Broom Lane between Ushaw Moor and Stonebridge and involved a grey Suzuki motorbike and a white HGV.
"The male motorcyclist was taken to Newcastle’s Royal Victoria Infirmary where he remains in a serious condition."
The road was closed for several hours between Ushaw Moor and Stonebridge after the accident.
- Police are appealing for witnesses, anyone who saw the incident is asked to contact Durham Constabulary on 101 quoting reference number 49 of October 12.
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