Several police patrols were alerted to the accident site to investigate how the accident went and consult with any witnesses.

The police cordoned off the area and seized both the bus and the motorcycle to investigate whether a technical fault may have contributed to the accident.

The injured motorcyclist was taken by ambulance to hospital and the injuries are described as serious.

The rescue service was also alerted to the accident site.

The traffic accident occurred at 19 o'clock on Monday evening.