A Brighouse man has died after an accident in Southowram today.

Steven Park came off his motorbike on Brookfoot Lane, near to the quarry, shortly before 12.24pm today.

The 78-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police say they were alerted by a call reporting a motorcyclist had come off his machine.

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Following enquiries, the drivers of three other vehicles have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

They are a 23-year-old woman and two men, aged 39 and 35. All remain in custody this evening.

A road closure was put in place while investigation and recovery work was carried out.

Detective Sergeant Nina Roper, of West Yorkshire Police’s Major Collision and Enquiry Team (MCET), said: “Multiple enquiries are ongoing this evening into this very serious road traffic incident which has caused the tragic death of Mr Park.

“Specially trained officers are working to support his family, and we are working to determine the full circumstances of just what has occurred.

“From our initial enquiries, we do believe several vehicles were involved in an incident on the road just prior to Mr Park coming off his bike, and now have made three arrests.

“I am appealing for anyone who saw an incident there and the behaviour of any other vehicles associated with Mr Park being dismounted to come forwards.”

Anyone who has footage of the accident is being asked to contact MCET by calling 101 or visiting https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat quoting police log number 0696 of January 31.