A motorcycle rider was transported to the hospital with injuries described as critical after being involved in a collision with a car. Emergency services were dispatched at 06:45 GMT on Sunday to the location near the A38 Bridgwater Road, close to its junction with the A358 Toneway in Taunton, Somerset. Avon and Somerset Police stated that the driver of the Skoda Fabia involved did not sustain injuries in the incident. Bridgwater Road is expected to be closed between Laxton Road and the Toneway for a substantial part of the morning, and the public is advised to find alternative routes. Officers have appealed for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage that could assist their investigation to come forward. BBC Somerset can be followed on Facebook and X. Story ideas can be sent via email or WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not accountable for the content of external sites. Information regarding our approach to external linking is available. Post navigation Woman’s Death in East Kilbride Flat Leads to Charges, Family ‘Devastated’ Man Jailed for Overturning Police Vehicle During Leeds Disorder