Tributes have been paid to a teenage motorcyclist who died after crashing into a lamp post.

Cameron Chadwick, 15, was left with serious injuries following the collision on Helvellyn Road, Wigan, on Tuesday at about 3.35pm.

He was taken to hospital in an ambulance, where he later died.

It is understood no other vehicles were involved in the incident.

Cameron was a student at Abraham Guest Academy, minutes away from the scene of the crash.

Paul Bousfield, principal at Abraham Guest Academy, said: “Cameron Chadwick was a very lovely, lively and popular young boy who had a very bright future ahead of him.

“Unfortunately a terrible accident has stolen him of that future and a family of their son.

“On behalf of Abraham Guest Academy I would like to offer my sincere condolences to Cameron’s family as they mourn their loss.

“Cameron will be sorely missed by staff and pupils. We will support pupils through this terrible time.”

Cameron’s friends and family have also been posting tributes to the teenager on social media sites.

Shirley Wood wrote on Facebook: “RIP Cameron Chadwick, thoughts and prayers are with his family at this awful sad time.”

Another Facebook user posted: “RIP to the most funniest and nicest lad I know, been took too early and I would do anything for you too be here but now you have gained your wings and in the most happiest place you could ever be in we’re all missing you a lot.

“Cameron Chadwick make sure you leave us a place up there love you loads.”

One friend wrote: “Rip Cameron Chadwick gonna miss u like mad !

“Thinking of all your family now its gonna be hard knowing I’m not gonna see you again gone but never forgotten fly high bro save me a seat up there!

“I’ll be thinking about you! Love you so much ! Sleep tight.”

A spokeswoman for the North West Ambulance Service said: “We were called to attend reports of a road traffic collision involving a motorcycle.

“We sent a rapid response vehicle and an ambulance to the scene.

“We took a man to Albert Edward Infirmary.”

Helvellyn Road was closed for three hours whilst officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit carried out enquiries.

Sergeant Paul Higgins of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “These are tragic circumstances where a 15-year-old boy has lost his life.

“A family are grieving the loss of their son and specially trained officers continue to offer their support to them.

“They are completely and utterly devastated and want to know exactly what happened.

“We want to give them the answers they deserve and we are appealing for anyone with any information about this collision to please call us.

“I’m also appealing to anyone who saw the bike beforehand, to please get in touch.”

Anyone with any information should call GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 quoting incident number 1340 of 07/02/17 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.