A biker died at the scene
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A young woman has died following a two-vehicle crash in a village near Bristol this morning (Monday, August 25).
All three emergency services were called to the scene of a serious crash involving a motorbike and a car on the A403 at Pilning in South Gloucestershire around 8.30am.
The biker, a woman in her 20s, died at the scene.
Their next of kin has been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.
The driver of the car was physically unharmed and is assisting police with their enquiries.
The A403 has been closed in both directions as investigation work is ongoing.
Drivers have been warned that the road is likely to remain closed for a number of hours and they should avoid the area where possible.
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Police are now appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash, or who has dashcam footage, get in contact with the force.
A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said: “A motorcyclist has died in a road traffic collision in South Gloucestershire.
“Police, fire and ambulance services were called to the A403 Severn Road, near Pilning, after a collision between a car and a motorbike at about 8.30am this morning (Monday 25 August).
“The motorcyclist – a woman in her 20s – sadly died at the scene. Their next of kin has been informed and a specially-trained officer will be providing them with support. Our thoughts and sympathies are with them.
“The car driver was physically unharmed and has been assisting our enquiries.
“The A403 was closed in both directions to allow collision investigation work to be carried out and the road surface to be checked.
“It is likely to remain shut for the next few hours and therefore we’d continue to ask road users seek an alternative route at this time.
“We appreciate the closure is likely to have an impact on the wider road network and we are grateful for people’s understanding while the emergency services and other agencies continue to respond to this tragic incident. “Witnesses, or anyone who has relevant dashcam footage showing the vehicles prior to the collision, are asked to call 101 and quote reference number 5225239623 or contact us via our website.”