A motorcyclist was taken to hospital after a crash with a car near Epsom Downs racecourse this morning.

Police officers were directing traffic after the crash on the B290 Tattenham Corner Road at the junction with Tattenham Crescent shortly after 8am.

The motorcyclist, believed to be a man in his 40s, was taken to hospital by road with a foot injury.

Paramedics from the South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) had treated him at the scene beforehand.

The road has since cleared, traffic has returned to normal and police have left the scene.

Surrey Police has also been contacted for comment.

More to follow.