Police confirm death of motorcyclist involved in M62 collision near Ripponden
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A motorcyclist has died following a crash on the M62 near Ripponden this morning.
West Yorkshire Police said they were called to the scene shortly before 11.50am today when a motorbike and car were involved in a collision.
Drivers have been warned that the eastbound carriageway is likely to remain closed between junction 21 (Milnrow) and junction 22 (Ripponden) for several hours.