A MOTORCYCLIST suffered "life threatening injuries" following following a serious road traffic collision in Somerset.

The man, who is in his 50s, is in hospital in a critical condition.

Police are appealing for dash cam footage following the crash in Weston-super-Mare yesterday (Friday, April 16).

The man's Aprilia bike collided with a silver Nissan Micra car in Queen's Way at approximately 2.25pm.

The occupants of the car - two women aged in their 50s and 80s - were taken to Weston General Hospital with minor injuries.

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: "We’re keen to talk to anyone who saw the collision as well as those who saw the vehicles in the moments before.

"We’d also be interested in viewing any dash cam footage.

"If you can help, please call 101 and provide the call handler with the reference 5221081607."