Sandbanks Road was closed for just under an hour this morning after an accident involving a car and a motorbike.

Police and paramedics were called at 8.50am following the collision outside the Lilliput Service Station.

The motorcyclist, a man in his 20s, was complaining of head pain and taken to Poole Hospital for treatment, but his injuries are thought to be minor.

The driver of the grey Fiat Punto also involved was shaken but uninjured.

The road was closed between the junctions of Anthony’s Avenue and Blakedene Road and reopened at 9.50am.