5 motorcyclists die after separate crashes in Derbyshire

Police were called near to Buxton yesterday morning (18/08/2024)

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Author: Rebecca LomasPublished 19th Aug 2024
Last updated 19th Aug 2024

Five motorcyclists have died in two separate crashes near the same Derbyshire town.

Police say three Ducati motorbikes, a van and a car were involved in the first crash on the A53 near Buxton around quarter to ten yesterday morning.

Less than an hour later, emergency services were called to a different incident on the A6 near the town, where two riders died.

There's now appeals for information from either of the incidents.

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