THE road between Settle and Rathmell, close to the junction of the A65, was closed on Sunday morning following a collision between two motorcyclists.

The collision, just outside Littlebank Farm, happened at around 9am and involved two motorcycles - one heading towards Settle and one heading towards Rathmell.

One rider, a 54 year old man from Rochdale, was taken to Preston Hospital, with serious, but not life threatening injuries, while the other rider, a 60 year old man from Blackburn was taken to Airedale Hospital.

Police concluded their investigations of the scene at 12.30pm, when the road was reopened.

Anyone who saw the incident, or witnessed the riders beforehand, is asked to telephone Skipton Road Police on 101, quoting reference 12160126644.