A MOTORCYCLIST was seriously injured in a collision with a lamppost today.

The accident happened in Keighley Road, Steeton, at about 12.30am and involved a black Mutt Mongrel motorbike.

The 30-year-old male rider was taken to hospital with serious injuries and is said to be in a stable condition.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or the movements of the machine beforehand is asked to contact the police Safer Roads and Neighbourhood Support team on 101, quoting log reference 0035 of 25 September.