A teenager is in hospital with head injuries after a crash in Smith’s last night.

According to police, the collision between two motorcycles occurred shortly after 10pm at the junction of Verdmont Road and St Mark’s Road.

A police spokesman said: “Details are limited at this time. However, it has been confirmed that the riders of both bikes — a 19-year-old male and a 23-year-old female — were transported by ambulance to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital for treatment of their injuries.

“The male motorcycle rider appears to have suffered a serious head injury and was unresponsive.

“The extent of the injuries sustained by the female victim remains unknown at this time.”

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have any information is asked to contact the main police number on 295-0011.