A MAN has died following a collision involving three cars and a motorbike on a road in Somerset.

Police are appealing for witnesses following the crash near Frome yesterday (Sunday, September 3).

Officers were called at around 5pm to the A361 in Rode following reports of a four-vehicle collision involving the motorbike and three cars - a Kia Kona, an Audi A4 and a VW T-Cross.

Sadly, the 51-year-old rider from Wiltshire was pronounced dead at the scene.

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: "Our thoughts are with his family during this incredibly difficult time.

"They are being offered support by a specially trained family liaison officer."

The road was closed while officers attended the scene and reopened at around 3am today (Monday, September 4).

If you can help, call police on 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5223213702, or complete the Avon and Somerset Police online appeals form.