Serious crash near Lincolnshire border leaves motorcyclist with life-threatening injuries

A motorcyclist has been left with life-threatening injuries after a crash involving a bus on a route used by people travelling between North Lincolnshire and the wider Lincolnshire area. Humberside Police said the collision happened shortly after 7pm on Friday on the A1077 Winterton Road in Scunthorpe, between Roxby and High Risby. The incident involved a black Keeway motorcycle and a single-decker bus.

Emergency services were called to the scene after the two vehicles collided on the busy road, which is a familiar route for drivers in this part of northern Lincolnshire. Police said the rider, a 29-year-old man, was taken to hospital with serious injuries believed to be life-threatening. A 64-year-old man who was travelling as a passenger on the bus suffered minor injuries, according to the force.

The crash has prompted an appeal from officers, who are asking anyone who saw what happened, or who may have dashcam or other footage from the area at the time, to come forward. While the incident happened in Scunthorpe, it is the kind of major road collision that will resonate across Lincolnshire, where many communities rely heavily on key A-roads for work, school, shopping and access to nearby towns. Routes such as the A1077 are an important part of everyday travel in North Lincolnshire, linking settlements and carrying a mix of local traffic, buses and motorcyclists.

Serious collisions of this kind often lead to disruption and concern well beyond the immediate scene, particularly on roads that connect rural villages and larger urban centres. For many readers in Lincolnshire, the circumstances will be a stark reminder of the risks faced by all road users, especially on stretches where different types of traffic share the same carriageway. At this stage, police have released only limited details about the collision and have not said what may have led to it.

The Lincoln Post has not independently verified these claims. What is clear is that the incident has left one man in hospital with very severe injuries, while another person on board the bus was also hurt, though less seriously. Humberside Police are continuing their enquiries and have urged witnesses to assist the investigation.

Anyone who was in the area around Winterton Road between Roxby and High Risby shortly after 7pm on Friday, and who may have captured the collision or the moments leading up to it, is being asked to contact the force. As the investigation continues, the focus remains on establishing exactly what happened on this stretch of road and whether any additional evidence can help officers piece together the events of Friday evening.

This story was adapted by The Lincoln Post from original reporting by www.bbc.com.