Biker in critical condition after crash on Derbyshire road

Police were called to Makeney Road, Duffield, at about 6.15pm on Friday, October 23 following reports that a motorbike and a car had collided.

The rider of the black KTM was taken to hospital, where he remains in a critical condition.

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The driver of the black Volkswagen Passat was uninjured.

Makeney Road was closed between Derby Road and Duffield Bank for several hours while officers carried out investigations.

Witnesses to the incident, or anyone who saw either vehicle prior to the collision, are asked to come forward.

Derbyshire police also want to speak to anyone who was driving in the area at the time who has dashcam footage.

You can contact officers on 101, quoting reference 1004 of Friday, October 23.

Alternatively, call the Crimestoppers charity, anonymously and in confidence, on 0800 555 111.

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