A 47-year-old motorcycle rider was killed after crashing into two cars this morning.

The incident happened at 7.25am in Liversedge, and police are now appealing for witnesses to the incident to come forward.

Emergency services had been called to the A62 Leeds Road at the junction of Thornleigh Drive where a motorbike had been involved in a crash with a black Peugeot car.

The incident happened after the motorcycle, a Honda CBR bike which was heading away from Heckmondwike, was in collision with the offside of a Range Rover it was passing.

The bike was then involved in a second collision with a black Peugeot 206 travelling on the opposite carriageway.

The motorbike rider, a 47 year old man, died at the scene as a result of injuries he sustained in the collision with the Peugeot.

The road later re-opened following investigation work.

Sergeant Ann Drury of the Major Collision and Enquiry Team, said: “We are continuing to investigate the circumstances behind what has clearly been a very serious incident in which a man has lost his life.

“We would like to speak with anyone who saw the collision, or the circumstances just prior to it taking place.

“I would also like to speak with anyone who may have recorded dashcam footage of the incident."

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Collision Enquiry Team via 101 quoting log number 334 of 24 August or use the live chat facility at www.westyorkshire.police.uk