Motorcyclist suffers 'serious injuries' in crash on main Leeds road

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A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following an accident on a major Leeds road, police have confirmed.

The accident happened at 8.28 on Friday morning on Long Causeway in Cross Green and is expected to leave the A63 closed in both directions until around midday.

The male rider was taken to Leeds General Infirmary with serious injuries and was the only person involved.

Heavy congestion is building on the roads in the surrounding areas.

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