Motorcycle accident in Rye: Appeal for witnesses

Police are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist was seriously injured in a collision with a van in Rye.

The incident, involving a black KTM Duke and a red Vauxhall Combo, occurred on the B2089 Udimore Road about 12.02pm on Tuesday (8 May).

The motorcyclist, a 47-year-old man from Crowborough, was airlifted to Kings College Hospital in London with serious but not life-threatening injuries, where he remains at this stage.

Anyone who saw what happened is asked to call 101, quoting Operation Alderton.