Man in critical condition after crash in Leeds

A man is in a critical condition in hospital after a crash in Leeds this morning.

Police say it happened in Seacroft just before 7am between a van and a motorcyclist.

We are being asked to avoid the area around Easterly Road and Boggart Hill Drive.

A Police Spokesperson said:

"A road closure is in place around the A58 Easterly Road in Leeds following a serious road traffic collision this morning and drivers are advised to avoid the area.

"At 6.48am today, police received a report of a road traffic collision involving a motorbike and a van at the junction of Easterly Road and Boggart Hill Drive, Seacroft.

"The male motorcyclist has been taken to hospital in a critical condition.

"Road closures are in place around the scene and drivers are advised to avoid the area and to seek alternative routes."

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