A motorcyclist has been pronounced dead at the scene of a crash on one of Bradford's busiest roads.

Police have launched an appeal for witnesses after the fatal road traffic collision. 

The T&A will report all the latest updates in our live coverage from the fatal crash scene in Leeds Road.

The horror unfolded at about 11.45pm. Officers were called to reports a car and motorbike had been in collision on Leeds Road at the junction of Albert Place.

The rider of the motorbike, a man aged 32, was pronounced dead at the scene. 

The driver of the Honda Jazz, a man aged 28, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

He remains in police custody at this time, the Force said.

Cllr Riaz Ahmed said the death is tragic and urged any witnesses to come forward.

The road remains closed, with a large cordon in place. A car was a heavily dented side can be seen within the cordon.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: A large cordon is in place in Leeds Road as police carry out investigation work A large cordon is in place in Leeds Road as police carry out investigation work (Image: T&A)

The road closure has caused widespread traffic problems during Bradford's rush hour. There are reports of gridlock on adjoining routes and one motorist said the traffic was back to the ring road at Horsforth roundabout.

Accident investigators are carrying out skid tests at the scene and the cordon was extended at around 9am to facilitate that work. One such test can be seen in the video below and involves a police van.

Officers are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have dash cam footage to come forward.

Information can be given via 101 or the Live Chat facility at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/contactus quoting log 1874 of 1 February. 

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