UPDATE: The road closures have now been lifted. 

A MAN has been taken to hospital after a crash between a motorcycle and a car.

Police were called just before 5pm on Monday, August 12, to reports of a collision.

Winchester Road is currently fully closed in the Basingstoke direction, and there is also a closure on at the A303 eastbound slip road towards London.

A police spokesperson said: “Diversions are in place, but we ask you to please avoid the area this evening if at all possible.

“We were called shortly before 5pm to reports of the collision, which involved a motorcycle and a car. A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries, however these are not thought to be life threatening at the current time.

“We thank you for your patience while we deal with this incident.”