A MOTORCYCLIST has been taken to hospital following a crash this morning, Wednesday.

Police had closed Knutsford Road following the incident involving a motorcyclist and a Ford Focus car but has since been reopened.

Emergency services were called to the scene following the incident near to Halfords Autocentre between York Street and School Road at 8.25am.

It is understood the man was treated at the scene after suffering serious injuries before being taken to Aintree Hospital.

Traffic was being diverted away from the road, which was closed while police carried out their investigations.

More to follow.