Woman's life-threatening injuries in quad bike smash

The camouflaged Yamaha bike was being driven by a 24-year-old man when it collided with a red Suzuki Alto GL going the opposite way on Edlington Lane, Edlington.

The quad rider suffered serious injuries and the driver of the Suzuki, a 76-year-old man, was left with minor injuries.

The incident happened close to the junction with Hillside Drive at about 1.45pm on Sunday.

A police spokesman said: “Officers investigating the circumstances of the collision want to hear from anyone who saw what happened or who saw either of the vehicles prior to the collision occurring.” 

If you can help, call 101 quoting incident 606 of June 4.