Motorcyclist seriously injured in mid-morning crash between Leeds and Wakefield
The rider was taken to hospital for serious injuries
A motorcyclist has been seriously injured in a crash which took place between Leeds and Wakefield this morning (October 12).
Police received the report of a collision involving a motorbike and a van at 10.41am on Leeds Road in Lofthouse.
After officers arrived at the scene, the rider of the motorcycle was taken to hospital for treatment.
West Yorkshire Police has confirmed that their “injuries are serious but not considered life threatening”.
Traffic has now resumed on Leeds Road as normal.
A spokesperson from West Yorkshire Police said: “At 10.41am today (Monday), police received a report of a collision involving a van and motorbike in Leeds Road, Lofthouse.
“Officers attended and the rider was taken to hospital for treatment.”