A lorry driver has been airlifted to hospital after he suffered serious injuries when his vehicle overturned in Otley today.
The incident happened at about 8.45am on Carr Bank when the cement mixer rolled over shedding its load.
The vehicle was heading towards the A59 at Fewston Reservoir when the incident occurred and West Yorkshire Police officers remained at the scene through the morning as a clear-up operation took place.
No more details have been released about the lorry driver or the incident, but it is not believed no other vehicles are involved.
The road has been closed near to the incident and diversions via Weston Lane have been put in place.
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