Yorkshire Dales: Man dies after rural collision between two motorbikes
A man has died after a collision between two motorbikes in the Yorkshire Dales, police said.
North Yorkshire Police launched an investigation after the death of the man in his 60s on the B6255 between Ingleton and Hawes.
The collision occurred at 11.40am on Saturday (April 25) and involved two motorcycles travelling northbound from Chapel‑le‑Dale towards Hawes.
The rider of a BMW motorcycle, a man from Lancashire, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The rider and passenger of a Honda motorcycle were both taken to hospital with serious injuries.
The road was closed for around ten hours while investigation work was carried out, police said.
A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: “Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this very difficult time.
“We are keen to hear from anyone who was driving in the area at the time and may have witnessed the collision or has dash‑cam footage that could assist our investigation.
“If you have any information that may assist our investigation, please email [email protected] or contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting 12260074374.
“The road was closed for some time to allow emergency services and the Major Collision Investigation Team to carry out work at the scene and was reopened at 9.30pm.”