Motorcyclist seriously injured following crash on Commonwealth Avenue bridge

A motorcyclist has been seriously injured following a crash on the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge this afternoon.

At about 12.50pm, ACT Emergency Services responded to reports of a motor vehicle crash in the Northbound lanes of Commonwealth Avenue in Yarralumla.

Emergency services arrived to find a motorcycle and sedan had collided.

The rider was treated at the scene by ACT Ambulance Service paramedics and transported to hospital in a serious condition.

Commonwealth avenue was closed northbound for several hours while ACT Policing’s Major Crash Team investigated the scene.

Police are investigating the circumstances of the collision, and would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have dash-cam footage from the area around the time of the incident.

Anyone with information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.  Please quote reference number 7691271. Information can be provided anonymously.