A MOTORCYCLIST suffered potentially life threatening injuries after a road accident tonight.

John Howard

A MOTORCYCLIST suffered potentially life threatening injuries after a road accident tonight.

The accident, on the A1071 Aldham Mill Hill junction at Hadleigh, happened at about 5pm and involved a motorbike and a Ford Focus car.

A spokesman for Suffolk Constabulary said: “The accident involved a car and a motorbike, and possibly a third vehicle.

“The road was blocked and scenes of crimes officers are there. A paramedic is at the scene, and an ambulance, and the motorcyclist's injuries are thought to be possibly fatal.”

Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the accident to contact officers on 01284 774100.