A 25-YEAR-OLD motorcyclist is in hospital after an accident with a van.

The biker, from Ramsbottom, was riding a Suzuki 600cc bike which collided with the Vauxhall van in Accrington Road, Burnley, at 1.30pm on Saturday. Police said the force of the impact knocked the van on to its side, leaving both occupants injured.

None of the injuries are thought to be life-threatening.

Insp Simon Hayes, of Lancashire Police, said: "The impact of the collision turned the van on to its side and all three people involved were injured."