ONE person was taken to hospital with minor leg injuries after a collision on the A59 this evening.

Emergency services were called to the Samlesbury area, between the Esso petrol station and the M6 roundabout, at 7.17pm.

An eye-witness saw a motorbike lying in the middle of the road but 999 crews were unable to confirm how many vehicles were involved.

The casualty was taken to Royal Preston Hospital.