Motorbike rider in serious condition after crash in Canberra's south

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ACT Policing's Major Collision Team is investigating the incident.

A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital in a serious condition after a crash with a car on Hindmarsh Drive.

The incident was reported about 6.15pm near the Monaro Highway intersection.

An ACT Emergency Services Agency (ESA) spokeswoman said paramedics took the male rider to hospital a short time later.

Both lanes of Hindmarsh Drive have been closed at the site of the crash and traffic is heavily affected.

"Drivers are asked to be mindful of traffic and use an alternative route," the spokeswoman said.

Police, firefighters and paramedics remained at the scene about 6.50pm.

ACT Policing's Major Collision Team has been called to the location to investigate the circumstances of the crash.

The road is expected to be closed for a few hours while police investigate.

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