A BIKER suffered “serious injuries” after a crash in Christchurch on Monday afternoon (November 4).

The incident occurred at around 4.30pm on the B3073 Fairmile Road, at the junction with Stour Road, and involved a white BMW 118i and a Yamaha motorbike.

The rider of the motorbike – a Christchurch man in his 50s – sustained serious injuries and has been taken to hospital for treatment.

His condition is described as life-threatening and his next of kin has been informed.

Police Sergeant Dave Cotterill, of the Dorset Police Roads Policing Team, said: “This incident occurred at a busy time of day and I understand there were a number of motorists in the area who may have seen what happened.

“I would ask any witnesses who have not already spoken to police to please come forward.

“Also, I am keen to hear from anyone who may have captured anything of relevance on dashcam footage.

“Finally, I would like to thank the public for their patience while emergency services were in the area treating the injured man and carrying out an examination of the scene.”

Anyone with information should contact Dorset Police via www.dorset.police.uk, by email to scit@dorset.pnn.police.uk, or by calling 101, quoting incident number 55240170166. They can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously via Crimestoppers-uk.org, or by calling 0800 555 111.