Motorcyclist dies following collision on West Yorkshire road

A 47-year-old male motorcyclist has died following a serious collision in Liversedge this morning.

The crash happened on the A62 Leeds Road just before 7.30am.

Emergency services were called to the junction of Thornleigh Drive where a motorbike had been in a collision.

Police say the incident happened after the motorcycle, a Honda CBR bike which was heading away from Heckmondwike, was in collision with the offside of a Range Rover it was passing.

It is believed the bike was then involved in a second collision with a black Peugeot 206 travelling on the opposite carriageway.

The motorbike rider, a 47-year-old man, died at the scene as a result of injuries he sustained in the collision with the Peugeot.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Collision Enquiry Team via 101 quoting log number 334 of 24 August or use the live chat facility at www.westyorkshire.police.uk.