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Motorcyclist arrested after injuring himself in Swindon crash

byDaniel Jae Webb
11 December 2024 | 12.42pm
Young man injured after ‘losing control’ of bike on Swindon route
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A motorcyclist has been arrested after injuring himself in a crash in Swindon.

Emergency services were called to a single-vehicle road traffic collision in Pipers Way at around 12.30pm on Tuesday afternoon (10 December).

The rider of a white 125CC motorbike – said to be a young man – reportedly lost control and came off the vehicle near the Nationwide HQ roundabout.

He sustained a broken collar bone and was taken to hospital for treatment.

Wiltshire Police has since confirmed the man was arrested on suspicion of drug driving.

In a statement, the force said: “We responded to a single-vehicle road traffic collision involving a motorcycle on Pipers Way at 12.30pm this afternoon (10/12).

“The rider was arrested on suspicion of drug driving. He was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.”

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