A major road had to be closed for more than two hours on Sunday night following a crash.

The Accrington bypass/A56 between Rising Bridge and Huncoat was closed in both directions after a motorcyclist lost control of his bike, crashed, and broke his arm.

Emergency services were called at around 6.25pm to the incident, which happened on the northbound carriageway and involved a Suzuki motorbike.

Luckily, the man suffered only minor injuries and was taken to hospital with a broken arm.

Motorists were asked to avoid the area and find alternative routes while police and ambulance crews dealt with the incident.

A spokesperson for the police said: "The A56 is currently closed in both directions between Rising Bridge and Huncoat while we deal with a collision.

"We would ask motorists to avoid the area and find alternative routes where possible.

"A male rider lost control of his bike and suffered a broken arm.

"He was taken to hospital."

At 8.25pm the southbound carriageway was reopened with the northbound carriageway following suit at 9.15pm.