A MOTORBIKE rider was thrown from his vehicle and suffered a broken leg following a collision with a car.

Mr Michael Dalby (53) from Ruskin Street, Radcliffe, was taken to Bury General Hospital for treatment as a result of the Wednesday's (May 2) accident.

The collision occurred at 5.20pm at Brandlesholme Road's junction with Woodhill Road, Bury.

Mr Dalby's Honda was in collision with a Vauxhall Corsa, driven by Mr Samuel Leach (25), from Moorside Road, Tottington.