POLICE have thanked members of the public for their patience and first aid help after a motorcyclist was seriously injured on the A380 last night, Wednesday.

Police were called at around 8:45pm, following reports of a collision having occurred on the northbound carriageway of the A380 between Ware Barton and Eagle Farm.

The collision involved a VW transporter van and a Suzuki motorcycle.

A police spokesperson said: 'The motorcyclist who is a man in his 20s from the Mid-Devon area, was airlifted to Derriford Hospital with arm and leg injuries that are believed to be serious.

'Police would like to thank the members of public at the scene who helped with first aid and their patience whilst the road was closed for several hours for a collision investigation.

'Anyone with any information is asked to contact the police on 101 or via the force website quoting log number 860 12 July.'