Teenage biker seriously injured in collision in Liskeard
A 17-year-old motorcyclist has been seriously injured in a collision near Liskeard, police have said.Devon and Cornwall Police said no other vehicle was involved in the incident which took place near the Cattle Market Car Park at about 05:00 BST on Friday.They said the man had been taken to hospital with serious injuries.Police appealed for anyone with any relevant information, dashcam or CCTV footage to come forward.
They also thanked members of the public for their patience while the road was closed.
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