Major Calderdale road reopens after motorcyclist suffers serious injuries in crash

Burnley Road in Calderdale has been closed in both directions

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A motorcyclist has suffered serious injuries in a crash which saw one of Calderdale's major roads closed in both directions.

The crash happened on Burnley Road (A646) at its junction with the Warley Wood Avenue, Luddendenfoot.

Police officers and emergecny services were called at 8.58am this morning (Thursday).

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A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said a motorbike has been in a collision with a grey Mercedes.

The motorcyclist has suffered serious injuries and has been taken to hospital by ambulance.

Burnley Road was closed in both directions but it has now reopened.

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