Man suffers life-threatening injuries in skateboard accident

A man has suffered life threatening injuries after coming off an electric skateboard in Netley near Southampton.

The accident happened just before 4.20pm on Saturday on a footpath just off of Abbey Hill. 

The 31 year old man from Southampton has been taken to Southampton General Hospital.

Police say there were lots of people in the area at the time of the incident and they may have information to help their investigation.

Officers are appealing for anyone, who witnessed what happened, or was at the scene shortly after the incident, to get in touch. They should call 101 quoting Operation Wickett.