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A motorcyclist is fighting for life in hospital after crashing into a parked car and being thrown 15 metres in central London.

Emergency services were called to reports of the crash in Percival Street, Clerkenwell, at 10.50am on Friday.

A male motorcyclist, believed to be in his 20s, was treated at the scene before being rushed to hospital in a critical condition.

Student James Phillips saw the aftermath of the crash and said a witness reported hearing a “big bang” and that the rider had been thrown about 15 metres from his bike after the impact.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Met’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 020 8991 9555.