Teenager suffers life-threatening injuries in crash

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Image caption, The crash happened in Tickow Lane, Shepshed
  • Author, Samantha Noble
  • Role, 大象传媒 News, East Midlands

An 18-year-old man has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after a motorbike crash.

Leicestershire Police said officers were called to Tickow Lane, Shepshed, before 01:20 BST on Wednesday following a report of a single-vehicle crash.

It happened between the junctions of Anson Road and Buttercup Lane, and a closure was put in place but has since been lifted.

Police said the crash involved a black and red Honda CBF 125 motorcycle and the force is appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.

PC Suki Sahota said: "Our inquiries to establish the circumstances of the collision are continuing and I'd urge anyone who can help to contact police."

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