A motorcyclist suffered 'life-changing' injuries after a crash on the A690 near Durham on Tuesday (December 19) night.

Police are now appealing for information following the serious collision in West Rainton.

The two-vehicle collision happened on the A690 at around 5pm and involved a Ford Focus and a BMW motorbike.

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A spokesperson for Durham Constabulary said: "The motorcyclist sustained life-changing injuries and was taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary Hospital in Newcastle where he remains.

"Officers are now keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident."

If you have information or dashcam footage, please contact PC Ian Murphy by emailing ian.murphy@durham.police.uk quoting incident number 308 of December 19.

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