A motorcyclist is fighting for his life after a crash in Hampshire.

The male motorcyclist was rushed to Southampton General Hospital following the accident where he is being treated for life threatening injuries.

Emergency services were called to the scene of the crash in Worthy Lane, Winchester, at 6.36pm last night.

The motorbike had collided with a silver coloured Ford car near to the junction with Park Road.

An investigation called Operation Ellingham has been launched into the accident and the woman driver of the car was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving.

Police issued an appeal for witnesses to the crash or anyone who saw the two vehicles shortly before the crash to come forward.

Anyone with information should call the the Road Police Unit at Whitchurch on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.