A MAN in his 30s has died after a collision between two motorcycles in Monkton Heathfield last night (Friday, November 17).

The collision took place at around 9pm and an Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said a teenage male and a man in his 20s “have both been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving”.

The spokesperson also said “the teenager has been released under investigation and is in hospital,” while “the man remains in custody”.

The full statement read: “We were called at 9pm to Greenway after a collision involving two motorcycles – a red and white Husqvarna and an orange KTM bike.

“Paramedics attended the scene, but sadly a man in his 30s was pronounced deceased at the scene.

“Our thoughts and sympathies are with his family, who have been informed of his death, and will be supported by a specially trained family liaison officer.

“A teenage male and a man in his 20s have both been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

“The teenager has been released under investigation and is in hospital having sustained injuries that are not considered to be life-threatening, while the man remains in custody having received treatment last night.

“The road was shut while enquiries were carried out at the scene, but it was reopened at approximately 6.30am.

“We are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision or may have information or dashcam showing the bikes before the incident to help us with our enquiries.

"Please call 101 and quote reference number 5223281803 or contact us online.

“If you can help, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5223281803, or complete our online appeals form.”