London woman dies after losing control of motorcycle on Portsmouth road

London Road: The collision happened near the George Inn pub
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A London woman has been killed in a bank holiday motorcycle tragedy in Portsmouth.

The woman in her 40s died after losing control of the motorbike in the Widley area of the city at about 2.50pm on Monday.

She was travelling northbound on London Road when she came off the Suzuki Bandit bike near to the George Inn pub.

Despite receiving treatment from paramedics, the south London woman died at the scene.

Detectives are now appealing for witnesses in an attempt to piece together her last movements.

Acting Inspector David Sanderson, said: “I am appealing for anyone who witnessed this incident to come and speak to us.

"I would also like to speak to anyone who may have seen the Suzuki Bandit motorcycle prior to the collision.”

Anyone with information is asked to call the Serious Collisions Investigation Unit on 101, quoting Operation Infinite, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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