Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision involving a van and a motorbike, which resulted in life changing injuries, in Launceston.

On Tuesday, February 4, officers were called to reports of a collision involving a black Yamaha motorcycle and a white Ford Transit van on Link Road, Launceston, soon after 7am.

The motorbike rider, a local man in his 20s, sustained life-changing injuries and was taken to hospital. His next of kin are aware.

The road was closed while a forensic investigation was carried out at the scene.

The road was reopened at around 2.45pm.

A spokesperson from Devon and Cornwall Police said: “Officers from the Roads Policing Team would like to thank the public for their patience whilst the road was closed.

“If you witnessed the incident or have any information or dashcam footage that could help with enquiries, please contact police via our website or by calling 101 quoting log 111 of 4/2/25.”