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Sebastian McCormick

Biker fighting for his life in hospital after crash with car in Leeds

A man has been left in a critical condition in hospital after he was hit by a car while riding a motorbike.

At around 3.40pm on Sunday, May 21, a white Yamaha MT motorbike was travelling on Otley Old Road towards Harrogate Road. The motorbike was in a crash with a blue Audi A1 Sport near Carlton Lane.

The man driving the motorbike was then taken to hospital with serious arm injuries. He is said to be in a critical condition.

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According to West Yorkshire Police, the driver of the Audi was also taken to hospital but has been discharged. They said: "Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious injury road traffic collision in Leeds.

"It happened at about 3.40pm yesterday (Sunday) when a white Yamaha MT motorbike travelling on Otley Old Road towards Harrogate Road was in collision with a blue Audi A1 Sport, close to Carlton Lane.

"The male rider was taken to hospital where he was found to have serious arm injuries. His condition is said to be critical. The Audi driver attended hospital and was later discharged.

"Anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have footage that will assist is asked to contact Roads Policing on 101, or by using the 101LiveChat facility on the West Yorkshire Police website. The log reference is 1215 of May 21."

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