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Crash leaves man with life-changing injuries

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The crash happened near the Chantry Place junction on Tuesday evening

A motorcyclist has sustained life-changing injuries following a crash in County Durham.

The collision happened at about 17:00 GMT on Tuesday on the A690 in West Rainton, near the Chantry Place junction.

It involved a BMW motorbike and a Ford Focus car, Durham Constabulary said.

The injured motorcyclist was taken to Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary, where he remains. Police are appealing for witnesses.

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