Motorcyclist injured as rush-hour crash causes tailbacks on the A19

Emergency services were called at 7.15am, to the northbound carriage way on Hylton Bridge, between the A1231 Wessington Way and A183 Chester Road.

A mototcyclist had come off his bike and suffered what is believed to be minor injuries.

Lane 3 remains closed until a diesel spill can be cleaned up.

Motorists are currently experiencing long tailbacks.