Two motorcyclists were taken to hospital yesterday morning after they crashed into each other in Hamilton.

The accident happened at the junction of Cedar Avenue and Dundonald Street at 7.40am, according to police.

Although the men suffered injuries that were initially believed to be serious, police later said their conditions had been downgraded.

“One of the men received treatment for cuts and abrasions, and was released from the hospital,” a spokesman added.

“The other remains in the hospital, where he is being treated for a concussion. However, his injuries at this time do not appear to be life-threatening.”