Burley Road crash: Motorbike rider taken to hospital after being hit by bus in Leeds

A motorbike rider has been taken to hospital after being hit by a bus in Leeds.

It happened at about 2.45pm today (Tuesday June 15) at the junction of Burley Road and Cardigan Road.

Police were called to a report of a crash involving a bus and a motorcycle.

The motorcycle rider, a man in his twenties, has been taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries.

The scene of the crash at the junction of Cardigan Road and Burley Roadplaceholder image
The scene of the crash at the junction of Cardigan Road and Burley Road

Police have closed the junction while an investigation is carried out at the scene.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area.

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