EMERGENCY services have been at the scene of a serious crash this evening. 

It happened on Thornton Road, close to its junction with Leaventhorpe Lane at around 9.40pm. 

Police, paramedics, and firefighters attended the incident and a road closure has been in place. 

A West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said the crash involved a motorcycle and a car. 

They said one male was taken to hospital. 

The Telegraph & Argus contacted West Yorkshire Police, but the force was unable to give any details at this time.