EMERGENCY services have been called this afternoon after a crash between a car and a motorbike.

Police, the fire and rescue service and ambulance were called on Monday (August 15) at around 12.40pm.

St Helens Star: Police and ambulance on nearby Lowe StreetPolice and ambulance on nearby Lowe Street

They remain at the scene, near to Asda, and St Mary's and St Thomas Primary School.

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A Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service spokeswoman said: "MFRS is currently in attendance on Kirkland Street, St Helens.

"Crews were called shortly after 12.40pm. Two fire engines are in attendance.

"On arrival crews found two vehicles – a car and a motorcycle – had been involved in a collision."

St Helens Star: Police and fire and rescue crews at the scenePolice and fire and rescue crews at the scene

She added: "One person is being assessed at the scene by paramedics."