A MOTORBIKE rider has been killed in a crash on Saturday afternoon, West Yorkshire Police has confirmed. 

Emergency services including police, paramedics and the air ambulance were called to the scene on Haworth Road, Wilsden, at around 4.50pm. 

A police spokesperson said the crash involved a motorbike and a van and confirmed the male bike rider sadly passed away. 

The road was closed for some time while emergency services worked at the scene.

Update: West Yorkshire Police has now issued an appeal for witnesses.