Two male motorcyclists were rushed to hospital last night after colliding on South Road in Paget.

The accident happened at 6.50pm near the junction with Honey Hill.

“Details are limited at this time, however it appears that two motorcycles were involved, with both male riders being injured and taken to hospital via ambulance for treatment,” a police spokesman said.

“At this stage it is believed that one of the male riders may be more seriously injured.”

Traffic was diverted at the junction of South Road and Southcote Road as well as South Road and Cobbs Hill.