A MOTORCYCLIST is in hospital with serious injuries after he was involved in a collision with a car.

The crash happened in Marine Parade, Sheerness, at about 1.20pm on Monday.

The air ambulance took the motorcyclist, a local man in his 40s, to a London hospital. Sally Smith, police media and communications officer, said: "His injuries were thought to be life threatening. He remains in a serious condition in hospital."

The vehicles involved were the Honda motorcycle and a dark green Vauxhall Cavalier. The road was reopened at 5.40pm.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information that may help police, is asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 01622 798538.