Biker killed in smash

A 47-year-old biker was been killed in a crash involving a car and two motorbikes in Ripponden Road at 6.50 last night.

The incident happened close to the Ship lane junction at Grains Bar, an accident blackspot.

The rider of one of the bikes was pronounced dead at the scene. He has not yet been named. The other biker suffered minor leg injuries and the driver of the Clio, a 25-year-old man, was uninjured.

The Clio driver was later arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Witnesses are asked to call traffic police on 0161-856 8473.