A ROAD traffic collision saw a motorbike rider taken to Southampton hospital after sustaining serious injuries.

The collision took place on the A303 near Bullington Cross around 4pm on Saturday, April 23.

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Emergency services rushed to the scene after a black BMW motorbike and a black Volkswagen made contact.

A 56-year-old man from Portsmouth suffered serious injuries after coming off his motorcycle and remains at Southampton General Hospital.

Travel alerts site the AA reported: "Road closed and heavy traffic due to crash, a motorcycle involved on A30 both ways between A34 and A303."

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Hampshire Police have so far made no arrests in this investigation. 

They are looking for anyone with relevant information to come forward. Individuals with information or dash-cam footage of the incident are asked to call 101, quoting 44220158968

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