A MOTORCYCLIST has sustained “very serious” injuries following a crash involving a van on the A31.

The crash happened on the A31 near to the Roundhouse roundabout, which links to the A350, at 12.16pm on Saturday, December 4.

It involved a blue and white Yamaha motorcycle and a brown Renault panel van.

The rider of the motorcycle is believed to have sustained very serious injuries, which are potentially life changing.

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Police say the driver of the van was uninjured.

Police Constable Mark Burton, of the traffic unit, said: “We understand both the motorcycle and van were travelling along the A31 from Bere Regis toward the roundabout when the collision occurred.

“I would ask anyone who witnessed the incident, or saw either vehicle being driven prior to the collision, to please contact Dorset Police.

“I would also ask any motorists who were travelling along the A31 at the relevant time and may have captured the collision or vehicles on dashcam to please get in touch.

“The A31 remains closed while emergency services respond to this incident and I would like to thank motorists for their patience and understanding and ask them to seek alternative routes to avoid being delayed.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/do-it-online, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting incident number 04:277.

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