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Police have paid condolences to the family of the 18-year-old motorcycle rider who died after a collision with a bus on Rectory Hill this week.
All emergency services were called to the scene at 17:48 on Monday following the collision along the Castel road, which was closed off to the public for the rest of the evening.
It has been confirmed that the motorcyclist involved was 18-years-old. Roads Policing Inspector Tom Marshall said police are currently liaising with the young man's family and are doing what they can to support them. The deceased is not being named at the current time.
St John has confirmed that medical crews provided immediate care at the scene, before the casualty was transferred to the Emergency Department of the Princess Elizabeth Hospital.
One other patient was assessed by clinicians at the scene but did not require further treatment.
Colleagues from Guernsey Fire & Rescue Service were also involved in assisting the ambulance crews with initial treatment and Civil Protection Volunteers provided support.
Police are continuing to investigate the cause of the collision. Anyone who witnessed the incident at Rectory Hill is asked to call Guernsey Police on 222222, or to call CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Pictured top: Tom Marshall providing a short update statement at the police station this morning.
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