POLICE were called after a Vauxhall van overturned on the A629 near Steeton yesterday afternoon.

The incident occurred at 12.10pm between the A6034 Keighley Road junction and the A650 Hardings Road.

Two lanes were closed eastbound as the vehicle was recovered, leading to a lengthy build-up of traffic before the road was cleared at 2.15pm.

A male driver was checked for injuries at the scene, but no ambulance was called.