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17-year-old in life-threatening condition after motorbike and van crash in Landford, Wiltshire

A teenage rider on a Yamaha YZF125 was critically injured after colliding with a Ford Transit at the crossroads of the B3079 in Landford. Wiltshire Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.

Girl, 17, is fighting for her life in hospital after motorbike and van crash in Wiltshire

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A 17-year-old girl on a Yamaha YZF125 suffered life-threatening injuries after a collision with a Ford Transit at a Landford crossroads.

The crash occurred at about 11:20am on the B3079 Lyndhurst Road at the junction with New Road and Forest Road.

# What happened On the morning of Saturday, September 19, a 17-year-old girl riding a Yamaha YZF125 motorcycle was involved in a collision with a Ford Transit van in Landford, Wiltshire. The crash took place at about 11:20am on the B3079 Lyndhurst Road, at the crossroads with New Road and Forest Road. The rider was travelling southbound on the B3079 when the collision occurred.

# Immediate outcome

# Vehicle details and location The motorcycle involved was a Yamaha YZF125. The other vehicle was a Ford Transit van. The collision happened at a crossroads junction on a rural B-road linking to local lanes in Landford. The precise junction named in the account is the crossroads with New Road and Forest Road on the B3079 Lyndhurst Road.

# Police action and public appeal

# What is known and what is not

  • Time: around 11:20am on a Saturday.
  • Location: B3079 Lyndhurst Road at the crossroads with New Road and Forest Road, Landford, Wiltshire.
  • Vehicles: Yamaha YZF125 motorcycle (southbound) and a Ford Transit van attempting to cross the B3079.
  • Casualty: 17-year-old female rider with life-threatening injuries.
  • Any details about the van driver's condition or whether there were other occupants injured.
  • Exact cause of the collision beyond the van attempting to cross the B3079.
  • Whether any charges or formal traffic enforcement actions have been taken.
  • Updates on the teenager's medical status after the initial report.

# Practical implications for locals and drivers

  • If you were driving in the Landford area around the reported time, check any dashcam or in-car video for footage that could help police.
  • Witnesses who saw the collision or the vehicles' approaches to the junction should contact Wiltshire Police to provide statements.
  • Drivers should exercise caution at rural crossroads where sightlines or speed differences can increase collision risk.

# How to help

# Short summary A 17-year-old female motorcyclist remains in hospital with life-threatening injuries after her Yamaha YZF125 collided with a Ford Transit at a crossroads on the B3079 in Landford at about 11:20am. Wiltshire Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage to assist their investigation.

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