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Robert Sutcliffe

Man seriously hurt in hospital after motorbike smash in Leeds

A man was taken to hospital this morning following a motorcycle accident in the Great Preston area of Leeds.

Emergency services including the Yorkshire Air Ambulance rushed to the scene at Berry Lane/Whitehouse Lane. Helicopter medics were seen landing close to the scene on Preston Lane at its junction with Whitehouse Lane. The patient was taken to Leeds General Infirmary in a road ambulance, accompanied by helicopter medics.

A West Yorkshire Police spokeswoman said: "At 11.24 this morning (Saturday, April 8) officers were called by the ambulance to report a motorcycle had been involved in a collision on Berry Lane/Whitehouse Lane, Leeds.

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"A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries. The road remains closed. Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to call police on 101 quoting log 568 of 8 April."

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