Teenage biker seriously injured after being hit by car near Woodman Pub in Purbrook, Waterlooville

The incident took place near the Woodman Pub in Purbook yesterday evening (March 22).

A Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary spokesman said: “A collision involving a car and a motorbike on London Road was reported at 8.51pm yesterday.

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“The rider of the motorbike, a teenage male, suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries.” London Road in Purbook has seen various collisions over the past few months.

A man in his 60s and a woman in her 20s were both rushed to hospital following a three-car pile-up on March 13. Police officers and firefighters were deployed to the scene. One person trapped in one of the cars had to be rescued.

Another collision took place on January 10, where traffic built up at the roundabouts.