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Van driver arrested after biker dies in collision

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The 34-year-old rider of the motorbike died at the scene, say police

A van driver has been arrested after a motorcyclist died in a collision on a rural road.

Cambridgeshire Police said emergency services were called to Branch Bank, between Littleport and Queen Adelaide, near Ely, at about 14:00 BST on Friday.

The rider of the red Triumph motorbike, named by police as 34-year-old Luke Bromilow from Uckfield in East Sussex, died at the scene.

A 50-year-old man from Southery, Norfolk, who was driving a Volkswagen Transporter, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs.

Google Branch Bank, a fen road with a high grass covered bank to the right and low-lying arable fields to the left. The road is single carriageway. In the distance is a house and a white car is approaching. Google
The van was heading southbound on Branch Bank when it was involved in a collision with the motorbike, say police

In a written statement, the family of Mr Bromilow described him as a "loving son, brother and so much more to so many people".

"Forever on a motorbike, he will be deeply missed by all his family and friends."

Det Sgt Craig Wheeler appealed for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage from the area at the time of the incident to get in touch.

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