A MOTORCYCLIST suffered broken ribs and a punctured lung after being involved in a collision with a Peugeot car in Chapmanslade at 6.30pm on Thursday.

The injured rider was flown to the Royal United Hospital, Bath where he is now in a stable condition. The incident occurred at 6.30pm when the Honda motorcycle, collided with the car as it exited a private drive on the A3098.

Any witnesses or people with information should call Westbury police on (01373) 827277.