A motorcyclist is in hospital with serious head injuries after a crash in Edinburgh.

The 32-year-old man was injured following the collision with a Nissan Qashqai on Ferry Road Drive, Edinburgh, at around 5pm on Thursday.

The drivers of both vehicles were taken to hospital.

A police spokesman said: "Police responded to a road collision involving a motorcycle and a Nissan Qashqai car in Ferry Road Drive.

"The incident happened around 5.05pm on Thursday and resulted in the 32-year-old male rider sustaining significant head injuries.

"He has been taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh where he is in a serious condition.

"The 58-year-old driver of the Nissan was also taken to hospital for treatment to minor injuries.

"Inquiries into the full circumstances surrounding this collision are ongoing and anyone who can assist officers with their investigation is asked to contact police immediately."