POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man died in a collision yesterday.

Police were called to the A1 (M), close to Junction 41 near Castleford, at 7.19am after reports that a car had overturned.

The sole occupant of the vehicle was a 55-year-old man who died at the scene.

The Major Collision and Enquiry Team is investigating and is appealing for anyone who saw the movements of the vehicle, a white Peugeot 3008, leading up to the accident to get in touch.

Anyone who can assist with either information or dash cam footage is asked to contact the team on 101, or by using LiveChat on the West Yorkshire Police website.

The log reference is 218 of 11 April.