Clitheroe motorcyclist suffers serious injuries after 'losing control of bike' on M61

A motorcyclist was rushed to hospital with serious injuries following a collision on the M61.
By Sean Gleaves
Published 23rd Aug 2021, 12:12 BST
Updated 23rd Aug 2021, 12:16 BST
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The biker fell onto the carriageway near junction 9 (Clayton Brook Interchange) as he was riding a chopper motorbike at around 8.50 yesterday (August 22).

The man, aged 45 and from Clitheroe, was taken to Royal Preston Hospital with serious chest and shoulder injuries.

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The M61 was closed for more than three hours while accident investigators attended the scene.

Sgt Andy Halliwell, of Lancashire Police' s Tactical Operations, said: "We are urging anyone who saw what happened to come forward.

"If you can help the police please call 101 or email [email protected] quoting log 0510 of August 22."

You can also report any information online at the Lancashire Police website by clicking HERE.

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A motorcyclist suffered serious chest and shoulder injuries following a collision on the M61.A motorcyclist suffered serious chest and shoulder injuries following a collision on the M61.
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