Motorcyclist hospitalised after collision in Leigh Park

The rider has been taken to Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham after the crash in Purbrook Way near Riders Lane in Leigh Park.

It happened just after 7am today. The road was shut while emergency services attended.

South Central Ambulance Service said the rider had injuries to his arm and leg.

A spokesman said: ‘We received a 999 call at 7.08am with the caller reporting a collision between a car and a motorcyclist on Purbrook Way and we were informed that the motorcyclist had sustained leg and arm injuries as a result.

‘We sent an ambulance to the scene and after initial treatment, the patient was then taken to the Queen Alexandra Hospital.’

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