Man seriously injured in Tarleton motorbike crash
He's currently receiving treatment in hospital
A motorcyclist has been seriously injured after a crash involving a bike and car in Tarleton.
Emergency services rushed to the scene on Southport New Road at around 5pm yesterday, after reports of a collision between a BMW X6 and a R1200RT motorbike.
A man in his 70s was rushed to hospital with serious injuries. He's currently receiving treatment.
In a statement, Lancashire Police said: "We are appealing for witnesses after a collision between a car and a motorcycle left a man with serious injuries.
"The incident happened at just after 5pm yesterday (Tuesday, July 9th) on Southport New Road in Tarleton when a BMW X6 collided with a BMW R1200RT motorbike.
"The rider, a 70-year-old man from Walton le Dale, was left with serious injuries and was taken to hospital where he remains. The car driver was uninjured."
Anyone with information can contact Lancashire Police on 101.