A motorcyclist has died following a collision involving a lorry on the A37 near Shepton Mallet.

Avon and Somerset Police said officers were called to the crash near the junction with the A367 at 7.48am on Friday, 6 March.

Despite the efforts of emergency services, the motorcyclist – a man aged in his 50s – was pronounced dead at the scene. His family have been informed.

The driver of the lorry was treated by ambulance crews at the scene but did not suffer any serious injuries.

The collision led to a full closure of the A37 near the A367 junction for more than 12 hours while emergency services responded and collision investigators examined the scene.

Police are now appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage from the area at the time of the crash to come forward.

A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said: "Officers investigating a fatal collision on the A37 near Shepton Mallet on Friday 6 March are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

"We were called to the collision, which involved a lorry and a motorbike near the junction with the A367, at 7.48am."

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Anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant dashcam footage is asked to contact Avon and Somerset Police.

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