A biker has been taken to hospital with multiple broken bones after crashing with a vehicle near a country park.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the crash on the A1185 Seal Sands Road, Billingham, at the junction with Bewley Woodland Park.

It happened around 10.35am yesterday (Wednesday, August 17) and involved a black Honda motorcycle and a grey Ford Ranger.

The 68-year-old male rider of the motorcycle suffered multiple broken bones and lacerations and was taken to James Cook University Hospital for treatment.

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or anyone who may have dash cam footage which could assist ongoing enquiries is asked to call Cleveland Police on 101, quoting incident number 145633.

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