Appeal after motorcyclist killed in Peatling Parva crash

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Image caption, The road was closed for much of the day while investigations were carried out

A man has been killed in a crash between a motorcycle and a car.

Leicestershire Police said the crash - involving a red Volvo XC40 and black Royal Enfield motorcycle - occurred in Peatling Road, Peatling Parva, shortly before 09:00 BST on Tuesday.

Emergency services attended but the motorcyclist - a man in his 30s - was pronounced dead at the scene.

The road was closed for much of the day but reopened at about 16:30. No arrests have yet been made, officers added.

An appeal for witnesses has been made, especially anyone who may have seen the vehicles before the crash.

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