Biker rushed to hospital after Leeds crash - police statement in full

The crash took place on the A639 Thwaite Gate

A man has been rushed to hospital after a motorbike crash in Leeds.

West Yorkshire Police were callled to the A639 Thwaite Gate in Hunslet, Leeds, at around 3.56pm yesterday (Tuesday, September 29). A motorbike and a truck had crashed.

The police attended and the man was rushed to hospital. He suffered serious injuries in the crash, which are not believed to be life-threatening.

West Yorkshire Police said: "At 3.56pm yesterday (Tuesday), police received a report of a collision involving a motorbike and truck in Thwaite Gate, Hunslet.

"Officers attended and the rider was taken to hospital.

"He was found to have suffered serious injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening."

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