THE major M606 route in Bradford is closed in both directions following a serious crash.
At 10.45pm last night, a van failed to stop for a marked roads policing unit and was then driven the wrong way on the southbound M606 from Chain Bar roundabout towards Bradford, where it was involved in a head-on collision with a taxi, said a West Yorkshire Pollice spokesperson.
They added: "There are five casualties in total from both vehicles, including three who were critically injured.
M606 continues to be closed in both directions.
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This is expected to be closed for several hours still while investigation work takes place.
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"The M606 is currently closed in both directions while emergency services respond to the incident.
"The scene and road closures are expected to be in place for a significant period and drivers are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.
"West Yorkshire Police has informed the Independent Office for Police Conduct due to the involvement of a police vehicle in the circumstances leading up to the collision."
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