A 17-year-old motorcyclist was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries following a crash in Poole.

The collision occurred at around 11.30am on Tuesday on Creekmoor Lane.

It involved a blue and white motorcycle and a Red Seat Ibiza car.

The male from Bournemouth was taken by air ambulance to Southampton General Hospital.

The driver of the Seat was uninjured.

Road closures have been put in place on Creekmoor Lane to allow the emergency services to deal with the incident and for an examination of the scene to take place.

Police Sergeant Nikki Burt, of the serious collision investigation team, said: “This collision left the motorcyclist with significant injuries and we are carrying out a thorough examination to establish the full circumstances.

“I am appealing to any witnesses to the collision or the manner of driving or riding of the vehicles involved prior to the incident to contact us.

“I would also like to hear from anyone who may have captured the incident on dashcam.

“Finally, I would like to thank motorists for their patience and understanding during the road closures, which are absolutely necessary to allow the emergency services to work at the scene and for a detailed examination to take place.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police quoting incident number 2:150.