An 18-year-old woman has died following a two-vehicle collision near Helston yesterday.

Police were called to the A3083, the road past RNAS Culdrose, after a black Honda 125 motorbike and a silver Toyota Landcruiser collided at 12.45pm.

The motorcyclist, an 18-year-old woman local to the area, was airlifted to the Royal Cornwall Hospital via the coastguard helicopter, where she died as a result of her injuries. Her next of kin have been informed.

The road was closed for just under five hours while emergency services were called to the scene and investigations were carried out.

Diversions were put in place via Gweek, causing long delays on the narrow lanes.

Police have this morning thanked members of the public for their patience.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police via 101@dc.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting log number 424 of the 22/04/18.