Biker killed and man arrested after HGV crash

A motorcyclist has died and a man has been arrested following a lorry crash in Herefordshire.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at about 08:50 BST on Sunday to the scene on the A4111 in Kington ,where the lorry had crashed with a Duke motorbike.

Attending crews found the motorcyclist, a man in his 60s, in a "critical condition" and shortly after their arrival he was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 45-year-old man was arrested at the scene and has since been released, according to West Mercia Police.

A police spokesperson said: "We understand the man [who died] had been travelling with a group of around five other motorcyclists shortly before the collision.

"We are keen to hear from anyone who saw the group travelling together moments before.

"We would also like to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have dashcam footage from the moments leading up to the incident."

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