A MAN has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries following a car crash near Huntspill this morning (May 21).

Main Road in Huntspill was left closed in both directions following a crash between a car and a motorcycle. 

The crash happened between New Road and Church Road outside the Sundowner Hotel in Huntspill. 

Police closed the road and there was heavy traffic in the area however both lanes have now re-opened. 

A male patient has been taken to Southmead Hospital after suffering injuries to his hip, legs, arm, neck and back.

A spokesman for the ambulance service confirmed that a critical care paramedic was in attendance.