A teenage girl has suffered serious head injuries following a crash in Chorley yesterday (August 11).

Police officers attended Buckshaw Avenue, Buckshaw Village, shortly after 7.30pm yesterday following a between a moped and the girl.

She was taken to Royal Preston Hospital.

An air ambulance was spotted close to the scene by residents.

The moped rider was not injured.

Chorley Police confirmed at around 11.45pm last night the road had reopened.

A Lancashire Police spokesperson said: "We were called around 7.30pm yesterday (Friday, August 11) to a report of a serious collision in Buckshaw Avenue, Buckshaw Village.

"Emergency services attended after a collision between a moped and pedestrian. The pedestrian, a teenage girl, suffered serious head and leg injuries.

"Anyone with information can contact police on 101 quoting log 1309 of August 11."

Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.

Anyone with information can contact police on 101 or email SCIU@lancashire.police.uk quoting log 1309 of August 11.