A motorcyclist and his female passenger have been injured in a crash with a lorry on the A198 outside of Dirleton.

The collision happened at around 2.20pm this afternoon near the Ferrygate Cottages on the outskirts of the village.

Ambulances and police were called to the scene after the collision, involving a white Fiat drop side lorry and BMW S1000 XR motorcycle.

A police spokesperson said the male motorcyclist and his passenger both suffered injuries although they were not believed to be life-threatening.

She said: "Ambulances are at the scene providing medical assistance."

Traffic at the scene is slow but the road remains open.