A MOTORIST was rushed to hospital after a pile-up involving a motorbike and two cars.

The Yamaha motorcycle was involved in the crash with a black Fiat and a black Audi TT sparking long delays through Southampton during rush hour tonight.

The accident blocked the westbound of the Redbridge flyover from about 5.20pm.

An ambulance and two police cars were called to the scene.

One patient was assessed at the scene and rushed to Southampton General Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries to their leg.

Traffic was moving freely again by 7pm.