A MOTORIST was arrested on suspicion of careless driving after a crash.
Shortly before 5pm yesterday (Thursday), police received a report of a two vehicle collision involving a car and motorbike on the A695 around Blaydon.
The road was closed but reopened shortly before 8pm.
"The motorcyclist was taken to hospital with a serious leg injury", said a Northumbria Police spokeswoman.
"The driver of the car was arrested on suspicion of careless driving. He has since been released under investigation."
Traffic was affected around Prudhoe and Wylam due to the accident.
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