A MOTORCYCLIST has been taken to hospital with leg injuries after his bike collided with a wall.

Police said the 27-year-old was riding a Honda CBF on Back Lane, Drighlington, when the incident happened at about 11.25am today.

Yorkshire Ambulance Service sent a rapid response vehicle and an ambulance to the scene. The man was taken to Leeds General Infirmary for treatment.

The crash forced the closure of the road until about 3.30pm.