A motorcyclist has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries following a collision with a car between Ponsanooth and Gwennap.

Emergency services are currently at the scene of the crash on the A393, which happened sometime before 8.30am.

Police and ambulance were called, and police report that a male motorcyclist sustained serious injuries and was taken the Royal Cornwall Hospital by air ambulance.

The A393 is closed in both directions between Lanner and Pelean Cross and is expected to be shut for some time.

Diversions are in place although motorists are advised to avoid the area for the time being.

Any witnesses to the collision are asked to contact police via email on 101@dc.police.uk or by telephone on 101, quoting log 171 of 23/09/16.