Investigation underway after teenager seriously injured in Leeds collision

An investigation is getting underway after a teenage motorcyclist was seriously injured in a collision if the early hours of this morning in Leeds.

Officers were called to Beeston just after midnight - a 17 year old boy is in a life threatening condition in hospital.

A Police statement said:

"Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenage motorcyclist was seriously injured in a collision in the early hours of this morning in the Beeston area of Leeds.

"It was reported at 12.09am that a collision had occurred on Tempest Road at the junction with Woodview Road involving a grey Mercedes A200 and a black electric motorbike.

"The rider of the motorcycle, a 17-year-old boy, was taken to hospital where his injuries are described as life-threatening.

"Officers from the Roads Policing Unit are asking for any witnesses to the collision or anyone who saw the events leading up to it to make contact. They are also appealing for anyone with any relevant dashcam footage to also get in touch."

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