A motorcyclist who came off his bike and skidded around 55 meters averted serious injury thanks to his leathers and helmet.

The biker, a man in his twenties, was thrown from his machine and came to rest on a grass verge off the B4176 near Claverley.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called shortly after 11.10am today.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said:

“The motorcyclist was involved in a collision which resulted in him coming off his bike and skidding along the road for around 55 meters.

“Fortunately he had only a minor leg injury which was treated at the scene and he was taken to Princess Royal Hospital for further assessment and treatment.

“Had he not been wearing his leathers, his injuries would have been far more serious.”

An advanced community paramedic in a rapid response vehicle, a paramedic medical first responder, an ambulance crew and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford attended.