Man dies in crash between motorbike and van

A man has died in a crash involving a van and a motorbike in Staffordshire.

Paramedics were called to the junction of Stile Cop Road and the A460 in Rugeley at about 07:30 GMT on Thursday.

West Midlands Ambulance Service said two ambulances, a paramedic officer and the air ambulance attended the scene.

A spokeswoman said crews found the motorcyclist in a critical condition and receiving CPR from bystanders.

He could not be saved and was confirmed dead at the scene, they added.