A motorcyclist is being treated for serious chest injuries after a crash involving a car in Oxford.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a black Hyundai Getz was in collision with a Honda XR25 motorbike on Hollow Way, Cowley, at the junction with Dene Road at 6.50am today.

The 44-year-old motorcyclist suffered serious injuries and was taken to Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital.

He has since been transferred to St Thomas' Hospital in London for treatment.

The 32-year-old woman driving the Getz was unharmed.

Anyone with information is urged to call police on 08458 505505 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.