A MOTORCYCLIST is fighting for life in hospital after an accident in Christchurch.

Emergency services were called to Normandy Drive at 7.26am on Thursday, May 27, to reports of a collision involving a Lexmoto FMR 125 motorcycle.

The rider, a man in his 20s from the Christchurch area, was taken to Southampton General Hospital for treatment.

Dorset Police say his condition is life-threatening.

Police Sergeant Rhys Griffiths, of the traffic unit, said: “We are carrying out enquiries to establish the full circumstances of this collision and I am appealing for any witnesses to please come forward.

“I would urge any motorists who were travelling in the area and have dashcam fitted to their vehicle to please view it for any relevant footage that may assist my investigation.

“Finally, I would like to thank motorists for their patience during the road closure, which was absolutely necessary to enable emergency services to attend the scene in a safe manner and provide medical treatment.”

The road was closed to allow emergency services to treat the injured man and carry out an examination of the scene.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email at scit@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting incident number 27:62.

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or call freephone 0800 555 111.