POLICE say injuries sustained by a motorcyclist following a collision involving two lorries are not deemed to be life-threatening or life-changing.

The A37 at Gurney Slade was closed following the incident yesterday afternoon (Wednesday, March 16) at around 3pm.

The road was re-opened three hours later after officers have carried out an investigation and the vehicles had been recovered.

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: "Emergency services were called to a collision involving a motorcyclist and two lorries at about 3pm on Wednesday 16 March.

"The rider of the motorbike went to hospital.

"His injuries have been assessed and are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.

"The road was reopened at about 6pm, after investigation at the scene and recovery of the vehicles.

"If you witnessed the collision or have any dashcam or CCTV footage which could help the investigation please get in touch.

If you can help, call police on 101 and give the call handler the reference number 490 of 16 March.

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