Motorcyclist taken to London hospital after crash with car in Hamstreet Road, Ashford

A motorcyclist was taken to a London hospital following a crash which saw a road shut for several hours.

Police and paramedics were called just after 6pm yesterday to the collision involving a car and a motorbike in Hamstreet Road, Ashford.

Hamstreet Road in Ashford was shut for several hours after a crash involving a car and a motorbike. Picture: Google

Crews attended the scene where the rider was treated for injuries. He was then taken to a London hospital for further medical attention.

The road was closed while emergency service dealt with the incident and reopened at about 9pm.

The motorcyclist's injuries are not described as life-threatening.

The ambulance service has also been contacted for comment.