A MAN suffered serious injuries after he was thrown from his motorbike in a road accident.

The motorcyclist was airlifted to Selly Oak Hospital following the crash on the A38 at the turning to Ripple and Uckinghall, around three miles from Upton-upon-Severn.

The red Suzuki motorbike was involved in a collision with a Mitsubishi Shogun four-wheel drive vehicle just before 9am yesterday.

The Shogun was towing a diesel-bowser, which spilled out on to the road.

The motorbike had serious damage to its front while the four-wheel drive had damage to its side.

The motorcyclist, a 33-year-old man from the Tewkesbury area who has not been named, suffered severe leg and arm fractures and head injuries in the collision.

He was described as being in a poorly condition this morning.

Anyone with any information should call Worcester police on 01905 723888.