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Motorcyclist airlifted after crash with vehicle on Colborne St.

The two-vehicle crash happened at the corner of Colborne and West streets this afternoon; OPP say motorcyclist is in serious condition
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The driver of this motorcycle was taken to Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital and then airlifted to a Toronto trauma centre after a two-vehicle crash in downtown Orillia Friday afternoon.

A motorcyclist was hurt in a serious two-vehicle accident in downtown Orillia late Friday afternoon.

Police say a motorcycle and a vehicle collided near the corner of Colborne and West streets shortly before 5:15 p.m.

The motorcyclist was taken to Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital before being airlifted to a Toronto trauma centre, says Orillia OPP Const. Brett Boniface, noting the motorcycle driver suffered life-threatening injuries.

The area remains closed while the incident is under investigation, police say.