UPDATE: Police confirm fatality in this morning's collision

Police said they were called to Gatwick Avenue just before 8.15am on Wednesday (May 3).

Paramedics and the air ambulance were also called to the scene.

A police spokesman said: “Despite the efforts of paramedics at the scene, the motorcyclist sadly died at the scene. The drivers of the two cars involved, a Vauxhall and a Mercedes, were taken to hospital with minor injuries.

“Gatwick Road and Hazelwick Road remain closed and motorists are being asked to avoid the area.

“Anyone who witnessed the collision or has any information is asked to email [email protected] or call 101 quoting Operation Oakenfield.”

A spokesman for South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) confirmed crews were sent to the scene.

He said: “Ambulance crews attended the scene and were joined at the scene by the air ambulance service following reports of an RTC involving a motorbike at approximately 8.15am today.

“Sadly despite the best efforts of everyone at the scene the motorcyclist died at the scene.”