An air ambulance landed on IKEA in Ashton at around 5:30pm last night (Wednesday 19 July) following a road traffic accident.
Oldham Road was cordoned off following the collision, which reportedly happened between a motorbike and a car.
The male motorcyclist was taken to hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries. No arrests were made.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: "Just after 5:30pm on Wednesday 19 July, firefighters attended a road traffic collision involving one car and one motorbike on Wellington Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne.
"One fire engine from Ashton Fire Station quickly attended the scene, where there were reports of petrol on the road. Firefighters made sure the vehicles and the scene were safe and left after less than an hour.
"One male was assessed by paramedics from North-West Ambulance Service at the scene and a female was taken to hospital with multiple injuries."
The incident is now being investigated by Greater Manchester Police's collision team.
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