28-year-old dies in crash involving car and motorbike
Gloucestershire Police say the incident happened on the B4014 between Tetbury and Malmesbury
A woman from Swindon has died in a crash involving a car and a motorbike.
Gloucestershire Police say the incident happened on the B4014 between Tetbury and Malmesbury shortly after 17:30 last night.
The 28-year-old died at the scene, whilst the 78-year-old driver of the car has been rushed to hospital with her injuries.
In a statement, officers said: "A woman has been killed in a collision involving a car and motorbike on the B4014 between Tetbury and Malmesbury last night (Wednesday 31 July).
"The collision, which involved a Volvo C70 and a Kawasaki ZR motorcycle, happened shortly after 5.30pm close to Long Newnton.
"The motorcyclist, a 28-year-old woman from Swindon, was declared dead at the scene. Her next of kin and the coroner have been informed.
"The driver of the Volvo, a 78-year-old woman, was taken to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital where she is being treated for her injuries.
"Officers are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the collision and the road will remain closed between Tetbury and Malmesbury for the coming hours.
"Anyone with information or who has relevant dashcam footage is asked to come forward."
Details can be given through this form on the Constabulary website, quoting incident 418 of 31 July.