A PEDESTRIAN and motorcyclist died in a crash near Ross-on-Wye yesterday.

A red Yamaha motorbike was travelling on the A40 southbound just after 8pm when it is understood to have crashed into a pedestrian.

The crash took place between the turn for Whitchurch village and Symonds Yat services.

The motorcyclist - a man in his 20s - and the pedestrian - a man in his 30s - were both pronounced dead at the scene.

Two ambulances and a paramedic officer were sent to the scene near to the petrol station.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “On arrival, crews found a motorcyclist who had suffered very serious injuries.  Unfortunately, there was nothing that could be done and he was confirmed dead at the scene.

“A short distance away a second man was found, and again, sadly, northing could be done to help him and he was also confirmed dead at the scene.”

The road was initially closed while emergency services were at the scene but it has since reopened.

Both the motorist and the pedestrian's next of kin have been informed and a file will be prepared for the coroner in due course.

Officers are keen to speak with anyone who saw the crash, was in the area at the time, or has dashcam footage of the collision.

Call West Mercia Police on 101 quoting incident number 700S of 27 September.