A LEARNER motorcyclist was taken to hospital with a suspected broken arm and leg after losing control of his bike.

The Swindon man clipped the kerb as he travelled along Marlborough Road heading towards Coate.

The learner was on riding a Husqvarna off-road-motorbike when the accident happened at 8.45pm last night.

The road was closed for 45 minutes as Police officers cleared the scene.

No other vehicles were involved in the accident.