Motorbike rider taken to hospital after two-vehicle crash near Peak District beauty spot
The road closure remains in place this afternoon
A motorbike rider has been taken to hospital, following a two vehicle crash near to a Peak District beauty spot.
The crash occurred on A6013 Ashopton Road, Bamford, Derbyshire, near to Ladybower Reservoir, a short time after 9.30am this morning (Saturday, August 29, 2026).
A spokesperson for Derbyshire Police said: “We are dealing with a collision involving a car and a motorbike on Ashopton Road, Bamford.
“We were called at 9.39am.
“The rider of the motorbike has been taken to hospital.”
Following the collision, a section of Ashopton Road remains closed this afternoon, running from A6013 both ways from New Road to A57 Manchester Road.
East Midlands Ambulance Service has also been contacted for more information.