Two people taken to hospital after‘serious’ crash between motorcycle and car near Denmead pub​​​​​​​

The incident took place near the Horse and Jockey in Forest Road, Denmead, at about 2.35pm.

It’s believed the car, a Nissan Note, was pulling out from the car park at the pub when it was struck by a motorcycle travelling along the road.

Fire crews from Fareham and Hamble were called to the scene, along with police and paramedics.

One person had to be cut free from the car before being taken to hospital, Hampshire Fire and Rescue said.

The motorcyclist was also injured and has been taken to hospital.

Hampshire police confirmed neither of those hurt in the crash had suffered ‘life-threatening’ injuries.

The road was closed for almost two hours and has only just been re-opened.

A worker from the pub said the crash was a ‘serious one’, but declined to comment any further.

More updates to follow.

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