A MOTORCYCLIST has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a crash in Herbert Avenue in Poole.

The road was shut westbound between Tesco Express and the junction of Ringwood Road.

Police were called to the incident just after 5pm on Thursday.

The crash involved a black and orange BMW motorbike and a red Mitsubishi Colt.

The motorcyclist, a 56-year-old man from Poole, was taken to hospital with suspected fractures.

The Mitsubishi driver, a 37-year-old woman from Poole, was not seriously injured according to police.

The road was re-opened at around 6.45pm after the motorbike was recovered from the scene.

PC Tom Harness said he was keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the crash or the manner of driving of either vehicle prior to it.

Anyone with dashcam footage is also urged to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 55180200089.