A 28-YEAR-OLD man was taken to hospital for treatment to serious but non-life threatening head and leg injuries after a crash on the East Lancs Road last night.

Officers were called to the East Lancashire Road near Moorgate Road around 8.10pm last night Sunday, November 29 following reports of a collision involving a cyclist and Ford Fiesta.

The cyclist, a 28-year-old man, was taken to hospital for treatment.

The driver of the Fiesta stopped at the scene.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact the Roads Policing Unit on 0151 7775747, @MerPolCC, or 101 quoting ref. 20000726406.