A CAR and a motorbike were involved in a crash in Belmont Road.

Police and paramedics were called to the scene at around 12:50pm on Sunday after a Honda Civic and Yamaha motorbike collided at the junction with Scout Road.

It is understood two people were involved in the crash and one of the drivers was taken to the Royal Bolton Hospital for minor injuries.

A section of the road had to be closed while the bike was taken away by a pick-up truck.

Bolton Council’s road maintenance team removed debris and oil from the road, which was later gritted as a precaution.

One witness said: “Belmont Road doesn’t look good at the moment. Bike smashed into the side of a car. It was horrible driving past.”