A TEENAGE motorcyclist was airlifted to hospital after being seriously injured in a crash in North Dorset.
The 18-year-old man was riding an Aprilia bike which was in collision with a Rover estate car on the A357 near Sturminster Newton.
Because of the nature of the injuries and the rural location, paramedics who attended the scene requested an airlift.
The Portland Coastguard helicopter was scrambled to take the injured rider to hospital.
Police said the collision happened outside the entrance to South Farm in Cooks Lane, north of Lydlinch, about 8.20pm on Monday.
The road was closed until the early hours while the scene was examined by police experts.
The motorcycle is registered to a an address in Gillingham while the car involved in the accident is registered to a Blandford area address.
Sergeant Paul James is appealing for witnesses and information.
Contact police on 01305 222222.
source: dorsetecho.co.uk
Dorset Personal Injury
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