A MOPED rider has been taken to hospital after a crash this evening.

Police were called to Bolton Road at around 5pm following reports of a crash between a van and a moped.

Paramedics were also called to the scene. 

The road was blocked in both directions between Idle Road and Grasmere Road. 

A police spokesperson said the male moped rider has been taken to Leeds General Infirmary with potential injuries. 

Bus diversions were put in place while emergency services worked at the scene.