A motor biker suffered serious injuries in a rush hour crash with a pickup truck.

The man was taken to hospital after coming off his blue Yamaha bike just north of Cross in Hand near Uckfield.

Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses and are looking for a van driver who they believe witnessed the crash.

A spokesman for the force said the motorcyclist was seriously injured when he came off his bike at the junction of the A267 and A272 on Monday, May 20 at around 6.25pm.

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The force said: “A black Ford Ranger and a blue Yamaha motorcycle were involved in the collision, resulting in the motorcyclist being taken to hospital with serious injuries.

“It is believed there were multiple witnesses to the collision, including the driver of a transit style van, and we urge anyone who saw what happened, or has footage that could assist the investigation to come forward.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Sussex Police, quoting serial 1110 of 20/05.