A motorcyclist was taken to the hospital after a serious collision with a car, police said yesterday.

The incident happened at the junction of Middle Road and Jennings Road in Smiths around 11.40am yesterday.

Traffic diversions at Verdmont Hill and Harrington Sound Road were put into effect for about two hours while police examined the crash site.

A police spokesman said the motorcyclist was travelling east on Middle Road and the driver, a woman, left Jennings Road when the two collided.

The rider was taken to the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital to be treated for his injuries.

Police said that the extent of his injuries is unknown, but that he was conscious when he was taken by paramedics. The driver was unhurt.

Any witnesses should call 211 as soon as possible.