A MOTORCYCLIST from Bridport has sustained 'very serious injuries' in a crash.

Dorset Police was called at 1.27pm today to a report of a collision involving a silver Vauxhall Corsa and a yellow Honda motorcycle between the Blackhill Road roundabout and the Bakers Arms roundabout on the A351.

It is reported that the vehicles were travelling in the same direction when they collided with each other.

The motorcycle rider – a man aged in his 50s from Bridport – sustained very serious injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.

The driver of the Vauxhall Corsa was uninjured.

Police Constable Mark Palmer, of the traffic unit, said: “An investigation is underway to establish the full circumstances surrounding this collision.

“I am appealing to anyone who was in the area and witnessed what happened to please get in touch.

“I am particularly keen to hear from any motorists who were driving along the A351 and may have captured anything of relevance on dashcam.”

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 13:361. Alternatively, to stay 100 per cent anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or call freephone 0800 555 111.