Man seriously injured after car and motorbike crash in Stockport

A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a collision in Stockport town centre.

Greater Manchester Police confirmed that a car and a motorbike had collided on St Mary’s Way. Police closed roads while officers carried out enquiries.

Traffic maps showed closures covering a large area, including New Bridge Lane, which was also closed to traffic.

Paramedics and fire crews attended alongside police. An air ambulance was deployed, and photographs showed it taking off after the incident, with emergency service personnel at the scene.