A car crashed into a fence post at a notorious accident blackspot this afternoon.

Police said the incident happened on the A675 Belmont Road, between Belmont and Abbey Village, when the driver swerved to avoid a motorcycle travelling in the opposite direction.

The air ambulance was called because of the rural location and the driver was not injured in the crash which happened about 2pm.

North West Air Ambulance Chief Executive Lynda Brislin said: "We urge all motorists to take care in these tricky driving conditions and be aware of other road users."