A YOUNG motorcycle rider has lost a leg after an accident involving three vehicles.
Lee Entwistle, 27, of Oakwood Road, Accrington, was travelling along the A65 Skipton to Otley Road on the way to Draughton in Yorkshire when the crash occurred.
A Range Rover, driven by George Johnston, of Earby, and a Peugeot 405 driven by Arthur Blamires, from Leeds, were also involved in the crash.
Mr Entwistle was riding an Aprilla motorbike when the accident occurred at 4pm on Saturday. He was admitted to St James Hospital, Leeds, with serious injuries.
Police said surgeons operated on him on Monday, but failed to save his leg.
Mr Entwistle was today described as "well" at St James Hospital.
North Yorkshire Police are investigating the cause of the accident.
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