A motorcyclist has sustained “life-threatening” injuries following a collision involving another motorcyclist and a tractor.

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses to the incident, which occured near Chipping Norton on the A3400 Oxford Road near the junction with Priory Road.

At around 2:15p.m on Saturday (July 27), a BMW R1200 motorcycle, a Triumph Tiger motorcycle and a blue New Holland tractor were involved in the collision.

While one motorcyclist sustained life-threatening injuries, the other sustained a serious injury and requires surgery. Both riders remain in hospital.

Investigating officer PC Amy Calvert, of the joint operations roads policing unit, said: “We are appealing for witnesses who may have seen these vehicles prior to, or at the time of, the collision.

“All vehicles were travelling from the direction of the A44.

“If you saw anything, please call 101 or make a report online, quoting, 43240358268.

“If you do not wish to speak to police you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

Kent motorcyclist death

A 19-year-old motorcyclist died following a collision with a tractor in Sissinghurst, Kent.

Kent Police said the incident occurred just before 12:15p.m on Wednesday, July 24, and is appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.

The collision involved a white Honda XL 125 motorcycle and a green John Deere tractor in Common Road.

Patrols and South East Coast Ambulance Service attended the scene where the motorcyclist, a 19-year-old man, was confirmed deceased.

Kent Police is appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 01622 798538, quoting reference EX/YP/081/24.

Motorists with dashcam and residents with private CCTV are also asked to check for relevant footage.