A MOTORCYCLIST has been taken to Southmead Hospital after a crash with a van near a garden centre in Haresfield.

The collision happened at around 2.30pm on the B4008 around one mile from the motorway, between Haresfield and Hardwicke.

The motorcyclist, a man, has been taken to hospital with suspected broken ribs.

Paramedics do not believe the injuries are serious.

The road was partially blocked near the Blooms Garden Centre, but was cleared by 4pm.