A MOTORCYCLIST suffered a serious leg injury in a car crash on Briddlesford Road yesterday (Tuesday).

An Isle of Wight Police spokesperson confirmed the rider was taken to St Mary's Hospital following the crash.

The accident, between a red Honda Vision motorcycle and a grey Hyundai IX20, happened at around 2.30pm.

The road was temporarily closed and Lynnbottom tip, near to the accident site, was closed for the remainder of the day.