A MOTORCYCLIST was airlifted to hospital following a serious collision on the A61 between Harrogate and Leeds.

The collision happened at about 9.25am yesterday and involved a green Ford Ka and a grey Kawasaki motorcycle which were both travelling towards Leeds.

The man riding the motorcycle was airlifted to Leeds General Infirmary with multiple injuries.

The woman driver of the Ford Ka was treated at the scene by paramedics but was not admitted to hospital.

Witnesses, or anyone who saw either vehicle before the crash, are asked to phone Harrogate Road Policing Unit on 0845 6060247.