A motorcyclist was seriously injured when four vehicles collided in Parley Lane close to the junction with Merritown Lane on Tuesday 6 April.

Police were called at 1.20pm along with the ambulance service.

The vehicles involved were a black Seat Arona, a grey Kawasaki motorcycle, a grey Vauxhall Astra and a black Citroen DS3.

The rider of the motorcycle, a Bournemouth man in his 60s, was taken to Poole Hospital for treatment to injuries that were believed to be serious but not life-threatening or life-changing.

There were no further reports of any injuries.

Road closures were put in place as emergency services responded to the incident and carried out an examination of the scene.

Police Constable Gavin Newbury, of the traffic unit, said: “I would urge any witnesses to the incident itself, or the manner of driving of the vehicles involved prior to it, to please come forward if you have not already spoken to police.

“I would also ask anyone who was driving in the area around the relevant time and has dashcam fitted to their vehicle to please check their footage for anything of relevance.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email at scit@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55210053847. Alternatively, to stay 100 per cent anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or call freephone 0800 555 111.