A MAJOR road in Bradford has been shut tonight following a serious crash.

According to reports, Killinghall Road in Bradford has been closed both ways due to a crash which took place in the area near Kismet Gardens and First Avenue.

Emergency services have been scrambled to the scene and it is understood that the crash involved a motorcycle and a car.

A cordon has been put in place at the scene and passers by reported seeing a motorbike on its side and a damaged car.

West Yorkshire Police and Yorkshire Ambulance Service have been contacted for comment.