A MOTORCYCLIST was hurt in a collision with a car in Ipswich today.

A MOTORCYCLIST suffered back injuries after a collision with a car in Ipswich.

The crash, which involved a white Suzuki car and a black Honda motorcycle, took place near to the former British Sugar factory in Sproughton Road at 2.40pm today.

The biker is not thought to have suffered serious injuries. He has received treatment at the scene before being taken by ambulance to Ipswich Hospital.

The road was closed while emergency services dealt with the accident. The A14 slip road was temporarily shut, causing traffic to build up along the carriageway.