Motorcyclist dies after colliding with a bus

A motorcyclist has died after colliding with a bus on the B6313 at Craghead in Stanley.

Police are appealing for witnesses following the crash at 9.19 am this morning.

It is believed the victim hit a patch of ice before colliding with a single decker bus and becoming trapped. He died at the scene.

Anyone with information should contact Durham Police on 101.