NORTH RICHLAND HILLS -- A motorcyclist was seriously injured Monday morning on Airport Freeway after the bike hit the back of another vehicle, police said.

The motorcyclist was taken to a local hospital by helicopter ambulance. A condition was unavailable.

The accident happened about 10:30 a.m. in the 8700 block of the westbound lanes of Airport Freeway.

Part of the westbound lanes were closed for the helicopter ambulance and as authorities investigated the accident.