Motorcyclist hospitalised after crash with car on Livesey Branch Road in Blackburn

Emergency services were called to a collision involving a motorbike and a car on Livesey Branch Road at around 2.30pm on Wednesday (December 20).

The motorcyclist was taken to hospital in a "serious condition".

A spokesman for North West Ambulance Service said: "Two ambulances and an advanced paramedic attended.

"A male patient was taken to hospital in a serious condition."

The road was closed from the roundabout at McDonalds to the roundabout at Heys Lane as crews worked at the scene.

"The road is closed due to a road traffic collision and we anticipate this will be closed for some time," a spokesman for Lancashire Police said.

"We'll provide an update once cleared and thank you in advance for your patience."

Heavy traffic was building in the surrounding area following the road closure.

The road reopened at around 4.40pm.