A motorcyclist has suffered serious injuries following a crash on the Isle of Wight’s Military Road this afternoon (Wednesday).

The incident involved a Toyota Aygo and a Honda motorbike, police have confirmed.

Officers were called to the scene near Compton Bay Car Park at around 1pm.  

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance was also in attendance.

The rider of the bike, a man in his 30s, has been taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Police remain at the scene dealing with the incident.

The road remains closed in both directions. 

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary has confirmed that, while the injuries to the motorcyclist are serious, they are not life-threatening.

(Image: County Press) (Image: County Press)