A MAIN road has been shut following a crash between a car and a motorcycle.

Emergency services were called to the collision in Newbrook Road, Over Hulton, at 2.50pm.

The road has been closed in both directions near to the junction with Shakerley Lane.

Paramedics are currently at the scene, although the extent of any injuries remains unknown.

A spokesman for North West Ambulance Service said: "We were called to a collision between a car and motorcycle in Newbrook Road at 2.50pm.

"We are currently on the scene with two ambulance and a rapid response vehicle."