A MOTORCYCLIST has been taken to hospital after being involved in a crash with a van in near Tenbury this morning (Friday).

Emergency services were called to the junction of the B4203 and B4204 in Upper Sapey, near Bromyard, just after 8.30am.

A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "An ambulance was sent to the scene where, on arrival, crews discovered a motorbike and a van had been in a collision.

"The motorcyclist, a man, was treated for potentially serious injuries by ambulance staff before being taken to Worcester Royal Hospital for further treatment.

"The driver of the van was unharmed."

Police officers remain at the scene to make the area safe; however the road has reopened.