A BASINGSTOKE man who suffered life-threatening injuries after coming off the road and crashing into a tree was part of a group of seven motorcyclists.

Police are now appealing for witnesses following the serious crash on Sunday, June 9 just after 2pm on the A339 Basingstoke Road, just south of Spain Lane, Lasham.

It was reported that a blue Suzuki motorcycle left the carriageway and crashed into a tree.

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The rider, a man in his 20s from Basingstoke, suffered serious, life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.

Hampshire Constabulary said he was part of a group of seven motorcyclists travelling south along the A339.

Police were called to the incident and are now appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage.

A statement from the police said: “We would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision itself or this group prior to the collision.

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"We would particularly like to speak to anyone with relevant dash cam footage.

"If you have any information regarding this incident, please call 101 quoting reference 44240242113.

"You can also submit information to us online here: hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/. 

"Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their anonymous online form at crimestopper-uk.org."