A MOTORCYCLIST has been airlifted to hospital after a crash near Belmont.

The man suffered suspected leg injuries after his bike was hit by a car just outside the village.

The accident happened in Crookfield Road, off Belmont Road, between Belmont and Abbey Village.

Ambulance, police and fire services were all called to the scene at 4.10pm today.

The road was closed while the emergency services dealt with the incident.