A MOTORCYCLIST is recovering in hospital this evening after being involved in a collision with the driver of a car.

The accident happened at around 8.45am this morning (May 30) on the A3083 near Flambards and RNAS Culdrose.

Police confirmed that the motorcyclist was taken to hospital but his injuries are not thought to be life threatening.

Police and ambulance were in attendance at the scene near the A394 Meneage Road.

The road was partially closed for a while but was soon re-opened.