A motorcyclist in his 20s is fighting for his life following a serious crash with a car in Plymouth early this morning.
Emergency services were called to Hyde Park Road at around 6.35am after reports of a collision between a red Suzuki motorbike and a white Toyota.
Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed the rider has sustained life-threatening and life-changing injuries. He was taken to hospital for urgent treatment.
The road remains closed between Peverell Park Road and the junction with the B3250 as a police cordon is in place.
Plymouth Citybus has diverted services via Mannamead Road and Outland Road.
Firefighters were also called to deal with a small fuel spillage at the scene.
Officers are now appealing for witnesses and anyone who may have CCTV or dashcam footage from the area around the time of the crash.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Devon and Cornwall Police quoting log number 216 of April 27
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