A 17-YEAR-OLD motorcyclist was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after a crash near Sutton-in-Craven yesterday evening.

The youth, who was from Haworth, was taken by air ambulance to Leeds General Infirmary, where his condition is described as serious but stable.

His red Honda XR125 was involved in a collision with a blue Skoda Citigo being driven by a 29-year-old Keighley man.

He was also seriously injured and was taken to Airedale Hospital, where he is in a stable condition.

Police are appealing for witnesses, or anyone who saw the vehicles immediately prior to the crash, to come forward.

The accident happened at about 6pm in Long Gate.

Anyone who can to help is asked to call 101, option 2, and ask to speak to Traffic Sergeant Andrew Morton, or email Andrew.morton@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk. Quote reference number 12150071295.