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Man dies in motorbike accident
A MOTORCYCLIST was killed when he lost control of his machine and smashed into a lamp post.
Police today appealed for witnesses following the collision in Smethwick yesterday evening.
The motorcyclist lost control of his Suzuki Bandit machine in Soho Way, Smethwick, at about 5.20 pm, said police.
The motorcyclist, who has not been named, was riding towards Oldbury when the collision occurred.
The 39-year-old man from the Smethwick area was taken to City Hospital, Birmingham, with serious injuries, where he died in the early hours of this morning. Police are investigating the collision and are appealing for any witnesses to contact the road policing unit at Smethwick on 0845 113 5000.
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