Motorcyclist injured in police pursuit crash

Police tape with a crime scene and police officers behind it on a road
The motorbike rider and a passenger were injured when the bike hit a car in Bradford [Getty]

A motorbike rider has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after colliding with a car during a police pursuit.

West Yorkshire Police said the bike crashed with a red Vauxhall Corsa in Harrogate Road, Bradford, at about 13:19 GMT.

The force said the motorcycle was being followed after failing to stop for officers earlier.

A second male who was also on the motorbike was seriously injured in the collision. No other injuries were reported.

A series of road closures have been put in place while an investigation into the crash takes place.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or has any information about what happened is asked to contact police.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct has been notified, the force said.

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