Tribute to biker killed in crash

The family of a motorcyclist who died after his bike collided with a bus on a busy Blackpool road have spoken of their "devastating loss".

Christopher Leyland, 67, of South Shore, Blackpool, was injured in the crash on Squires Gate Lane at about 0740 BST on Saturday morning.

He was taken to Blackpool Victoria Hospital but later died.

His family paid tribute to Mr Leyland as a loving husband, grandfather and great-grandfather.

He leaves his wife of 46 years, Doreen, his son Shaun and daughters Jeanette and Angela.

Sleep tight Dad you will be truly missed Chris Leyland's family

He was also a grandfather to six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

In a statement, his family said: "This is a devastating loss to a man who loved life and lived for his family and loved cruising on his motorbike with his wife for over 46 years.

"After retiring from British Telecom at the age of 60 Chris worked as a dedicated Volunteer Ambulance Car Driver for the NHS.

"Sleep tight Dad you will be truly missed by us all. We can't start to imagine life without you."

Lancashire police want to speak to a man who was seen walking his dogs in the area at the time of the accident.

Anyone who may have seen the crash is asked to contact the police.

Sgt Peter Beresford said: "I would appeal for anyone who may have witnessed the collision to contact us and I'm keen to hear from people who may have seen the bus or bike prior to crash, and in particular a man who was walking his dogs.

"Also, anyone who was travelling eastbound towards that junction who may have witnessed something should contact us."