A BIKER died after a crash near Wincanton Racecourse on Wednesday morning (March 19).

Police said they were called to the scene, on the B3081 Old Hill, at just before 6am by the ambulance service who were attending a crash involving a motorcycle.

Despite the efforts of emergency personnel, the rider was pronounced deceased at the scene, they said.

“Their next of kin has been informed and they are being supported by a specially trained family liaison officer,” an Avon & Somerset Police spokesperson said. “Our thoughts and condolences are with them at this difficult time.

“The road was closed while emergency services carried out enquiries. It has since been reopened.

“We are asking anyone who was in the area at the time, or anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage, to please contact us.”

Anyone who can help with the investigation should contact police on 101 and give the reference number 5225080211.