A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital after breaking his leg in a serious road traffic crash.

The incident occurred at around 1.15pm yesterday involving a black Yamaha motorbike and yellow Citroen DS3 in Eynsham Road at the junction with Orchard Road in Botley.

A man in his 30s was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Headington after he sustained a broken leg, though he has since been discharged.

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Investigating officer, PC David Burleigh of the Roads Policing Unit, said: “I’m appealing to any witnesses, anyone who has footage of the collision or either vehicle before the collision occurred, or anyone else with information to come forward."

Oxford Mail: Police are appealing for witnesses to the Botley collision Police are appealing for witnesses to the Botley collision (Image: Archive)Anyone with such information can contact police via the Thames Valley Police website, visit a police station, or call 101, quoting the reference number 43230507757.