Motorcyclist taken to hospital with 'serious head injuries' after collision with lamppost

A motorcyclist was rushed to hospital having suffered "serious head injuries" and a road remains closed after the incident.
Police teams at the scene of the accidentPolice teams at the scene of the accident
Police teams at the scene of the accident

Police were called just before 5-30am (Saturday) to North Valley Road, Colne.

A spokesman for Lancashire Constabulary said: "A man, believed to be in his forties, has been taken to Royal Blackburn Hospital with suspected serious head injuries after his motorbike was in collision with a lamppost. The police traffic team are still at the scene and the road remains closed."