Appeal after biker suffers broken collar bone in crash near Tyne Tunnel

Police investigating a road traffic collision which left a motorcyclist with a broken collar bone are appealing for information.

Around 6.17pm last Wednesday, Northumbria Police say they received a report that a grey BMW was involved in a collision with a motorcycle and a Volvo on the A19 northbound between Lindisfarne and the Tyne Tunnel.

The incident happened near the Tyne Tunnel.placeholder image
The incident happened near the Tyne Tunnel.

A number of vehicles were in the area at the time of the incident as it was during the Wednesday evening rush hour.

Police added that they would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision or any of the vehicles involved prior to the collision, as they may be able to help officers with their enquiries.

Anyone who thinks they can help should contact police by calling 101 quoting the reference 958 18/04/18.

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