POLICE and ambulance services were called to a collision between a car and a motorcycle in Newton Abbot shortly after 1pm today. The incident, at the junction of Devon Square and East Street, prompted a partial road closure and traffic being diverted through Queen Street.

The motorcyclist was treated at the scene before being taken to an Air Ambulance at The Rec where he was assessed by medics.

A police spokesperson said: ‘The bike rider is believed to have sustained serious injuries and will be assessed at scene before being taken to hospital.

‘The air ambulance has landed, but patient is still on scene so unclear whether they’ll transport by land or air.’