Motorcyclist dies after crash with ambulance

An East Midlands Ambulance Service crew had been responding to a 999 call when the motorcyclist was fatally struck

A motorcyclist died after he was involved in a collision with an ambulance responding to an emergency.

The man, in his 40s, was struck by the East Midlands Ambulance Service vehicle in Mereway, Northampton, at 07:25 BST.

An investigation by Northamptonshire Police was subsequently launched after the Suzuki motorcycle rider died at the scene.

"Our thoughts are with their family and friends at this very difficult time, and we offer our sincere condolences," said Keeley Sheldon, of the ambulance service.

"Our thoughts are also with all who responded to this distressing incident."

Ms Sheldon, the service's director of quality improvement and patient safety, said ambulance officials were "fully" cooperating with the police.

Police have appealed for anyone with CCTV or dash cam footage to come forward.