CHARMINSTER Road in Bournemouth was closed near the Broadway pub following a crash between a car and a motorcycle.

Traffic was unable to access the road from Castle Lane West due to the crash, which happened at the junction of Luckham Road.

Police and ambulance were called to the scene just after 3.30pm.

A white Yamaha scooter registered to a Bournemouth man and a grey Seat Leon, also registered to a Bournemouth man, were involved in the collision.

Paramedics treated the motorcyclist for a leg injury. He was then taken to Poole Hospital.

The driver of the Seat was treated at the scene, according to a spokesperson for South Western Ambulance Service.