A FEMALE biker has been taken to hospital with 'serious' injuries after a crash with a car.

Emergency services were called to the scene in Park Road, Winnington, shortly before 9am this morning following the collision between a car and a motorcycle.

Police closed nearby Winnington Lane, between Winnington Avenue and Moss Road, while the incident was dealt with.

A Cheshire Police spokeswoman, who confirmed the road had reopened by 10.45am, said: "Shortly before 9am on Friday, April 26, police were called to reports of a collision in Park Road, Northwich.

"The collision involved a car and a motorcycle. The female motorcyclist is believed to have suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital.

"The injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

"Winnington Lane was closed between Winnington Avenue and Moss Road while the incident was dealt with. It has since reopened."