A BIKER had to be airlifted to hospital following a smash in Worcestershire earlier today.

An air ambulance from Strensham was called to the scene on California Lane, Welland, near Malvern, at 1.45pm following a collision between a Suzuki motorbike and an agricultural lorry.

A rapid response vehicle, ambulance and the police also attended the scene.

The biker, believed to be in his 20s, was airlifted to Worcestershire Royal Hospital with a fracture to his arm.

The police are appealing for witnesses. Anyone who saw the incident should call them on 08457 444 888 quoting reference 345S-171008 or crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.