Police close Batley road after serious collision between bus and a bike

A major road in Batley was shut to motorists today after a serious collision between a bus and a bike.
Witnesses said as many as eight police cars were called to the scene on Soothill Lane.
A police spokesman said they were called shortly before midday to the junction with Grace Leather Lane, but were unable to confirm if anyone had been injured.
Witnesses claimed the bike had collided with the bus after it turned at the junction and that the cyclist was seriously injured.
The spokesman said: “Police were called to the scene at 11.40am following reports of a serious road traffic collision... read more