Biker critical after Bristol road crash

Police have urged motorists to avoid the Hicks Gate roundabout near Keynsham, where there has been a serious accident.

A motorcyclist was discovered lying on the roundabout, which is at the junction of the A4 and A4174 Avon Ring Road at 6.40am on Friday morning.

He has been taken to Frenchay Hospital with life threatening injuries.

Police closed the road and are advising motorists to avoid the area for at least the next two hours.

Avon and Somerset's collision investigation unit will be carrying out an examination of the scene.

Police are keen to hear from anyone who travelled along the A4174 in the area of the roundabout this morning just before accident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the police's collision investigation unit on 0845 4567000 or Crimestoppers 0800 555 111.