DIVERSIONS are in place after a crash involving a motorcyclist.

Police were called to Bradford Street at 7.15am this morning.

A female pillion passenger on the motorcycle suffered leg injuries, though the seriousness of her injuries are not known at this stage.

The driver of the motorcycle was taken to hospital as a precaution.

No other vehicles were involved in the collision.

Motorists are being directed via Bury New Road to the town centre.