Motorcyclist dies in crash with van on bypass

The man riding the motorcycle died at the scene of the collision on the Bewdley bypass

A man has died and another man has been arrested after a crash involving a motorbike and van in Worcestershire.

Emergency services, including an air ambulance, were called to the A456 Bewdley bypass shortly after 17:30 BST on Sunday.

A 47-year-old motorcyclist died at the scene of the crash.

A 29-year-old man arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving remains in custody, said West Mercia Police, which is appealing for witnesses.

The collision involved a white Mercedes Vito van and a green Kawasaki Ninja motorbike.

"On arrival we discovered the motorcyclist, a man, in a critical condition," said West Midlands Ambulance Service.

"Ambulance staff immediately began administering advanced life support and specialist trauma care at the roadside.

"However, despite their best efforts it sadly became apparent nothing could be done to save the man."

The driver of the van did not need to be taken to hospital, it added.

The A456 between Wharton Park Golf Club and Blackstone was closed for about five hours following the crash.