A motorcyclist could be left with "life-changing injuries" after a collision with a car in Midlothian.

The 48-year-old man suffered serious back and leg injuries during the collision on the B704 in Gorebridge on Wednesday.

His black Ducati Diavel Stada collided with a Fiat 500L around 12.50pm at the junction with Carrington Road.

The biker was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, while the 45-year-old woman driving the Fiat was uninjured.

Police are now trying to establish the circumstances of the crash.

Inspector Richard Latto said: "This is a serious collision, which could result in life-changing injuries for the rider.

"We are investigating this incident and are eager to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the collision.

"I would urge anyone who was on the B704 around lunchtime on Wednesday, March 15, and has information, to get in touch with police immediately."

Anyone with information has been asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.