A MOTORCYCLIST has died following a collision with a car in a Somerset town.

Police are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage following the crash in Weston-super-Mare.

Emergency crews were called to the incident on Hildesheim Bridge at around 6.26pm yesterday (Tuesday, June 1).

Map showing the site of the tragedy

Map showing the site of the tragedy

Sadly, the motorcyclist, man in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

His family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: "If you saw this collision, or have any information which could help our investigation, please contact the Roads Policing Unit by calling 101 and giving the call handler the reference number 5221121013.

"You can supply Dash Cam footage via our website."