Emergency services have been called to a crash involving a motorcycle and a vehicle in Burwood.

A nearby resident told chrislynchmedia.com the motorcyclist appeared to have collided with the vehicle, shattering its windscreen on Parnell Street, near Travis Road.

The crash happened at 7:22 PM.

Burwood resident George Percinatin said the road was blocked off  by emergency services at the Travis Road end.

“The motorcyclist was being attended to by St John ambulance staff on the side of the road,” Percinatin said.

A police spokeswoman confirmed to chrislynchmedia.com that one person had received injuries.

Traffic control has been advised and motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible, the spokeswoman said.