A CRASH in Fairmile Road in Christchurch caused long delays this afternoon.

The collision between a blue Triumph Sprint motorcycle and a blue Ford Ka took place near Christchurch Fire Station at around 2.45pm.

An ambulance was called to the scene and the male driver of the motorcycle was treated for wrist, shoulder and knee injuries.

He was taken to the Royal Bournemouth Hospital for treatment.

The road was blocked for around 40 minutes leading to lengthy delays.