Teenage motorcyclist dies in crash with HGV

Lincolnshire Police said the crash happened on the A15 at Leasingham at about 17:35 BST on Tuesday

A teenage motorcyclist has died following a crash involving a HGV in Lincolnshire, police have said.

Lincolnshire Police and emergency services were called to a two-vehicle collision on the A15 at Leasingham at about 17:35 BST on Tuesday.

The 17-year-old motorcyclist died at the scene, the force said.

His family has been informed and police have appealed for witnesses.

The motorcycle was being ridden in the direction of Lincoln, while the HGV was travelling towards Holdingham.

The driver of the lorry, a man in his 60s, was not seriously injured, a spokesperson added.

Follow BBC Lincolnshire on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram. Send your story ideas to [e-mail]