POLICE confirm an 18-year-old man died following a collision between a motorbike and car yesterday (July 1).

The incident happened on Kingston Road in Taunton at around 2.25pm where the motorcyclist, on his Suzuki, was in collision with an Audi A3.

The bike collided with the car and burst into flames.

Police say the motorcyclist died as a result of his injuries.

The road was closed for at least two hours to carry out investigation work.

Police are appealing for witnesses. Call 101 if you can help.

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