A crash involving a motorbike and a car on the Bruxner Highway this afternoon brought emergency services to the scene.

Live Traffic NSW reported the crash happened at 4.20pm on the highway at Alphadale Rd, east of Lismore. 

The highway is closed in both directions and light vehicles are using Cowlong Rd and Mcleans Ridges Rd instead. 

Heavy vehicles are being parked.

Drivers are being urged to avoid the area and allow for extra travel time while emergency crews respond on the scene.

It is believed the Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter transported a motorbike rider to hospital after the incident.