A MOTORCYCLIST was left badly injured after a crash involving a car in Thamesdown Drive.

The rider is suffering from injuries to his arm and pelvis.

The 18-year-old was taken to Great Western Hospital before going to Southmead Hospital in Bristol for surgery.

He was involved in a collision with a Peugeot 208 at 5.30pm yesterday.

The road was closed until just before midnight to allow collision investigators to carry out their enquiries at the scene.

Wiltshire Police are now appealing for witnesses and anyone who might have a dash cam fitted to their vehicle to come forward.

If you have any information contact 101.