A MOTORCYCLIST suffered head and leg injuries after a collision with a taxi in Green Lane, Yarm, on Saturday.

The injured man was riding a Peugeot scooter along the road, near the railway station, at 2.50am when he collided with the rear of a Peugeot taxi which is believed to have been stationary in a queue of traffic.

Two fire engines and the emergency tender attended the scene. Firefighters made the area safe.

The motorcyclist was taken to North Tees General Hospital for treatment.

Anyone with information should call PC Neil Empson on (01642) 301550.