A motorcyclist was taken to hospital after a collision in Weymouth last night.

The incident took place on Lynch Road near the junction with Lanehouse Rocks Road. 

Emergency services attended the scene.

A spokesman for Dorset Police said they were called by South Western Ambulance Service to a report of a two-vehicle crash between a car and a motorcycle at 8.59pm.

They added: "The motorcyclist sustained injuries but these aren't believed to be have been life-threatening.

"They have been taken to Dorset County Hospital.

"Road closures were in place and the local authority were made aware of the incident."

The road was cleared by 10.30pm and was reopened.