A man was killed in a crash between a motorcycle and car in Stratton St Margaret this afternoon. 

Police were called at 2pm after reports of the crash on Highworth Road, near the Rat Trap roundabout. 

The motorcyclist, a Swindon man in his 60s, suffered serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. 

A Wiltshire Police spokesman said: "Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time."

Crash investigators have shut the road between the Rat Trap and B&Q distribution centre roundabouts. It is expected to remain closed for several hours. 

Police have asked anyone who witnessed the crash to call 101.