A motorcyclist from Wirral was killed after being involved in a collision with an articulated lorry on the A49 near Whitchurch.

The tragedy happened about 6.45pm on Thursday (July 14) on the A49 Tarporley Road, Willeymoor.

A red Yamaha motorcycle was involved in a collision with a green Volvo articulated HGV. At the time of the incident the lorry was travelling northbound towards Tarporley and the motorcyclist was heading southbound in the direction of Whitchurch.

Sadly, the rider of the motorcycle, a 47-year-old man, from Wirral, was pronounced dead at the scene. Next of kin have been informed although formal identification has yet to take place.

Anyone with any information in relation to the incident is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 775, of 14/7/2016. Information can also be reported to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.