A MOTORCYCLIST has been injured after a crash on the motorway this morning.

Lanes two and three of the eastbound carriageway at junction nine near Hamble are closed after the biker collided with a lorry at about 8.20am.

The rider, who is not believed to have serious injuries, is lying across both lanes and awaiting further treatment from South Central Ambulance Service.

Both lanes are closed while emergency services are at the scene and commuter can expect delays of about 15 minutes.