A motorcyclist has been seriously injured in a crash in New Addington.

The man has been taken to hospital with burns and leg and arm injuries following the collision in Uvedule Crescent at about 11.30am. 

It is thought his bike burst into flames after crashing into a stationary vehicle. 

Police are investigating.

A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: "We were called to a road traffic collision at 11.37am by London Ambulance Service. 

"A motorcyclist suffered leg and arm injuries and burns and we are currently still dealing with it."