A MAN has been taken to hospital following a crash involving a motorcyclist.

Napierhall Street was shut to traffic between Great Western Road and Maryhill Road, but is now re-open.

Police confirmed that a collision between a car and a motorcylist took place at 4.55pm.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: "We were made aware of a crash involving a car and a motorcycle on Napierhall Street in Glasgow around 4.55pm on Wednesday, 21 October.

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"One man is to be taken to hospital and officers currently remain at the scene."

A Glasgow City Council spokesman added: "Following a road traffic incident, Napiershall Street is closed to all traffic between Great Western Road and Maryhill Road.

"Road users are advised to avoid this area and delays should be expected."