RESIDENTS and councillors are calling for a safety review after two incidents on a busy Accrington road.

Police said a young girl was ‘thrown into the air’ after being hit by a yellow Fiat Punto, in Burnley Road, near to the Seathwaite Way junction at 6.30am yesterday.

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An hour later, a 19-year-old man suffered back and rib injuries after his motorbike crashed into a car close to the same spot.

Despite there being no suggestion either of these accidents were caused by speeding or dangerous driving, residents said they are concerned about the safety of the road after incidents in recent weeks.

A police spokesman said initial scans showed the child suffered ‘minor’ bumps and bruises to her head and she was taken to the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital.

An ambulance spokesman said a second person was taken to Royal Blackburn Hospital but did not release any further details.

Insp John Fryer said: “The girl was thrown into the air and landed on the floor.

“She suffered minor head injuries and was being treated by the ambulance service.”

Police could not confirm the age of the child.

A police spokesman said then a black motorbike and a grey Ford C-Max collided at the top of Burnley Road close to the Texaco petrol station.

The teenager was taken to Royal Blackburn Hospital.

Gemma Holden, of Burnley Road, said she had written to Lancashire County Council in a bid to change the situation.

She said: “He was concious but looked in a lot of pain.

“We have had enough of the road, it’s a death trap.

“I want the council to do something, they need to put speed cameras down or change the speed limit or something to change how people are driving.”

Cllr Miles Parkinson, leader of Hyndburn Council, said: “Of course if there have been a lot of incidents then it’s for the police and county council to look into these. I hope the councillors for the ward will listen to those who are wanting something to be done.”

A county council spokesman said: “We’ll discuss the circumstances of these incidents with police at the next regular meeting.”