POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a serious injury collision in Yeovil earlier today (Friday, May 1).

A motorcycle and an HGV cement mixer were in collision at the junction of Lysander Road and Watercombe Lane at around 1.15pm.

The rider of the motorcycle, a 57-year-old man, was taken to hospital after suffering serious leg injuries.

Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with any information to call the Collision Investigation Unit on 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5220094945.