Man, 59, left with 'life-changing' injuries after motorbike smash on motorway

06.05.2024 - 12:09 manchestereveningnews.co.uk

A man has been left with 'life-changing' injuries after a motorbike crash on the M65 motorway. The smash happened on the eastbound side of the motorway, between junctions four and five near Blackburn, at around 3.25pm yesterday afternoon (Sunday).

Lancashire Police said a Triumph Tiger 1050 bike hit the central reservation. The rider - a 59-year-old man - was rushed to hospital from the scene.

He remains there with life-changing injuries. READ NEXT: Man rushed to hospital after being stabbed in 'nasty attack' at block at flats A stretch of the motorway was closed for several hours yesterday afternoon as emergency crews responded.

Officers now want to speak to any witnesses or anyone who has dash cam footage of the crash. They also urged people not to speculate on social media about the crash.

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