Horsforth crash: Police urge people to avoid the area

Update: Road re-opens after serious crash on Broadway in Horsforth

A SERIOUS crash is causing major delays this afternoon. 

Police are in attendance at the scene on Broadway in Horsforth and the air ambulance has landed nearby.

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A cordon in place at the scene

Large police cordons are in place and the road is expected to remain closed for some time.

⚠️ SERVICE UPDATE - LEEDS⚠️

A6120 Broadway - Due to a Police Incident on the eastbound carriageway near to the A65 roundabout our 9 service is currently terminating and commencing from Rodley Lane until further notice.

We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.

— First West Yorks (@FirstWestYorks) May 12, 2022

A spokesperson said: "Police are currently in attendance at a serious road traffic collision in Broadway, Horsforth.

"Road closures are in place in both directions and people are advised to avoid the area at this time."

A cordon and marker in the road

Traffic alerts are reporting congestion on all approaches to the Horsforth roundabout and Dawson's Corner.

A traffic alert says: "A separate earlier accident on the A65 is also causing further delays.

⚠️ALL SERVICES⚠️
Due to an RTC on Horsforth Roundabout blocking a few of our buses some services will be late to school.@StMarysMenston@abgacademy @metrogenm @MetroTravelNews pic.twitter.com/7KGNznJs9N

— Hunter Coaches Ltd (@HuntersLeeds1) May 12, 2022

"Traffic is still able to use the Horsforth roundabout. Affecting traffic between Rodley and Horsforth."

A police car blocks the road

One motorist told the Telegraph & Argus they had seen police walking on the streets behind the road.

An RTA at horsforth Roundabout is causing long delays in the area. This will cause delays to services @BentonParkSch and @StMarysMenston and also some @abgacademy services this afternoon.

— Metro generationM (@metrogenm) May 12, 2022

They added:"There's a forensic collision investigator, three ambulances and two of the little ones."

Another person advised on Twitter: "Avoid Leeds Ring Road. Incident between Horsforth and Rodley. That section shut (school bus diverted). Traffic horrendous on alternative routes as a result."

There are reports that traffic in surrounding areas like Kirkstall, Farsley, Rodley and Lawnswood is "barely moving". 

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