The ambulance was called and traffic was stopped after an incident on the M6 in Wigan

A motorcyclist is believed to have fallen from their bike on Friday morning between junction 26 at Orrell and junction 27 at Standish.

Highways England said traffic was stopped in both directions while emergency services, including the air ambulance, attended.

An ambulance service spokesman said: “A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital for further treatment following a road traffic collision.”

The M6 has since reopened in both directions, though traffic remains heavy in the area.