A WOMAN was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after crashing her car this afternoon.

Police were called to the incident, in Bolton Road, Abbey Village, at 1.15pm after reports of a vehicle losing control.

On arrival, a 41-year-old woman was removed from her Toyota Yaris and airlifted to Royal Preston Hospital where she is said to have serious but not life-threatening injuries.

The road was closed in both directions for about two hours until it was deemed safe to re-open.

Police are still investigating the cause of the crash.

Officers are appealing for any information to help them with their inquiries. Anyone with information should call 101.