PART of a Wirral road is closed to motorists after a road traffic crash earlier this evening.

Police were called to Laird Street at the junction of Lansdowne Street in Birkenhead at around 7pm to reports of a crash involving a car and motorbike outside a petrol station.

The driver of the car stopped at the scene and is helping police with their enquiries.

The motorcyclist is believed to have sustained facial injuries.

A cordon remains in place on Laird Street near KFC and the BP garage.

Merseyside Police have been contacted for more details.