A motorcyclist was injured after he crashed with a van at the junction of Horseshoe Road and Palm Valley in Southampton this afternoon.

Police say it appears that the motorcycle travelling east collided with a van travelling in the opposite direction, at about 3.25pm.

The male motorcycle rider is being treated in hospital. At about 4.30pm, his condition was still unknown.

The scene has been cordoned off and the relevant officers are processing the scene.

Police are appealing for witnesses to contact them on 295-0011.