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Biker in hospital after Easter Sunday crash in Ribbleton

Posted on - 11th April, 2023 - 4:00pm | Author - | Posted in - Deepdale, Lancashire Police, Preston News, Ribbleton, Roads, Transport
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An air ambulance was parked near Morrisonā€™s Pic: @sreeni_reddy

A biker was taken to hospital after a crash in Ribbleton during Easter Sunday.

Preston Police closed the junction of Blackpool Road and Ribbleton Avenue for two hours while medical teams attended.

The crash involved a motorbike and a car shortly after 10am on Sunday (9 April).

A police spokesperson said the motorbike rider was taken to hospital with leg and facial injuries.

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Ribbleton car crash Pic: @sreeni_reddy

The North West Ambulance Service said an ambulance, rapid response ambulance, air ambulance and advanced paramedic were sent to the scene.

The junction re-opened around 12noon on Easter Sunday.

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