AN ACCIDENT closed the Cooper Dean flyover going out of Bournemouth.

The collision involved two cars and a motorbike.

Police officers discovered the collision at around 5.50pm after seeing the ensuing traffic queues.

Sgt Tim Ward of Bournemouth police said: “The motorcyclist suffered injuries to his wrist and leg. We believe he’s been taken to Poole Hospital.”

The rider of the Kawasaki motorcycle was believed to have been around 19 or 20.