POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision involving a car and a motorbike on the A39 in North East Somerset.

A red Honda CBR collided with a grey Toyota Corolla on the southbound section of the dual-carriageway, near Marksbury, at around 1.55pm on Saturday, October 11.

The rider of the motorcycle, a 67-year-old man, was taken to hospital with injuries which were initially described as life-threatening.

His injuries are not considered life-threatening or life-changing at this stage, but he remains in hospital with serious injuries and is stable. His next of kin have been informed.

Police are now appealing for witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage of the incident, or of the vehicles involved in the moments leading up to the collision, to contact them on 101 quoting reference 5225285617, or complete the online appeals form.