Police have reopened a Fulwood road following a crash between a motorbike and a car.

Black Bull Lane between Queens Drive and the junction with Garstang Road was shut in both directions.

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The road remained closed at 7.45am on Tuesday (3 July) with cars being diverted down Queens Drive – there were delays on Garstang Road as a result.

Preston Bus was diverting its 23 and 88 services as a result.

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Two people were injured in the crash which was reported by the ambulance service shortly before 5am,

A male motorbike rider was taken to hospital but injuries were not as serious as first thought.

The road has now reopened and pedestrians can gain access again.

Initially only pedestrians needing to access Fulwood Academy or Queens Drive Primary School were being allowed through.

Police have not made any arrests and there is currently no appeal for witnesses at this stage.

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Additional reporting by Olivia Baron