Motorcyclist dies in crash with van

Ambulances and a police car are seen stopped in the road at a junction. Behind the road there is a green hill and the sun is shining. Some people are standing in and around one of the ambulances.Image source, Supplied
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Emergency services were called to the crash on Turnpike Road in Amberley

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A 66-year-old motorcyclist has died in a crash involving a van, police have said.

Emergency services were called to the B2139 Turnpike Road, near the junction with Newland Gardens, in Amberley at about 17:30 on Sunday.

Sussex Police said the motorcyclist, a man from Kent, died at the scene and his next of kin have been informed.

The force is appealing for witnesses to the crash.

A spokesperson said: "Officers investigating the circumstances of the collision would like to speak to any witnesses, or anyone who may have captured any dashcam footage from the area at the time."

The road was closed for a number of hours while investigation work was carried out, and police thanked the public for their patience and understanding.

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