A MOTORCYCLIST has died after a crash near Chilmark this afternoon (Sunday).

Police were called to the stretch of the B3089 Salisbury Road, between Chilmark and Fonthill Bishop, at 3.50pm today (March 24).

The crash involved an orange Honda motorcycle.

The rider, a man in his 60s, was declared dead at the scene.

Police say his family have been informed and are being supported by a specially trained family liaison officer. 

The road is currently still closed while investigation work takes place.

Anyone who witnessed the crash, or who saw the motorcycle beforehand, or who may have dash cam to call the Wiltshire Police Roads Policing Unit on 101, quoting log 216 of today (24/03/19).

Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.