POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a road traffic incident on the A647 Stanningley bypass this morning.

The incident happened at 9.40am and involved a Honda Civic.

It is believed the driver had a suspected medical episode at the wheel. He was taken to hospital in a serious condition.

No one else was injured during the incident.

Any witnesses to the incident – and in particular the movements of the vehicle prior to the incident are asked to call police on 101, quoting log 393 of today (Monday, March 16).