A MOTORCYCLIST has been rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries after a collision with a car in Eastleigh.

The accident happened at the junction between the Bishopstoke Road and Sayers Road.

Passing motorists alerted the emergency services to the accident, with both the biker and the driver of the car subsequently taken to Southampton General Hospital by ambulance.

Police also closed roads around the junction, including the crossroad between the Riverside and Fairoak Road.

Officers investigating the accident say it is still too early to know how badly injured the two victims are, but have appealed for any witnesses to the accident to get in touch.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Hampshire Police on 0845 045 4545.