THERE has been a crash involving a car and a motorbike.

The incident happened this morning around 7am in Green Road at the crossroads of Slugwash Lane, Wivelsfield Green near Burgess Hill.

The motorbike rider was taken to hospital to be checked for minor injuries.

Traffic is said to be coping well.

A Sussex Police spokesman said: "Emergency services called to collision involving a motorcycle and car in Green Road, Wivelsfield Green, shortly before 7am.

"The motorcycle rider was taken to hospital to be checked for minor injuries."