A MOTORCYCLIST has been killed in a road tragedy.

The man, aged about 40 and from Heckmondwike, died from his injuries soon after his Kawasaki was in an accident with a Vauxhall Corsa.

The accident on Huddersfield Road, Birstall, at the junction with Mill Street, at 7.25pm last night.

Police have appealed for anyone who saw the accident to come forward.

They would also like to talk to anyone who saw either the car or the motorbike in the minutes before the crash.

Phone Pc Julie Greenwood at Dewsbury traffic police on 01924 421047.