Leeds traffic: Live as A1(M) closed in both directions near M62 following collision between HGV and pedestrian

The A1(M) has been closed in both directions following a collision near Leeds.

National Highways have confirmed that West Yorkshire Police are in attendance

Traffic is being diverted via local routes, National Highways has said.

The live traffic map on the National Highways appears to show that traffic is moving freely in both directions on the approach to the closure on the A1(M).

West Yorkshire Police have released the below statement:

Emergency services are currently in attendance on the A1 Northbound carriageway between junction 41 and 42 at Ferrybridge after reports of a collision involving a pedestrian and HGV.  

Road closures are in place in both directions and motorists are asked to find an alternative route while enquiries continue at the scene.   

The below photo is taken from one of the cameras over the A1(M) near junction 41 that shows traffic being diverted off of the motorway after it was closed earlier:

National Highways are currently stating that they don't expect the event to be concluded and for the road to reopen until after 10pm.

National Highways has given an update on this ongoing incident, saying that traffic caught within the closure is being released:

The motorway had reopened in both directions by 1am.

We have contacted West Yorkshire Police for an updated statement.

A police spokesperson said: "Police are appealing for witnesses after a collision involving a HGV and a pedestrian on the A1(M) yesterday.(9 February)

Officers were called at 16.40 to the A1(M) at Ferrybridge Northbound between junction 41 and 42 to reports an HGV had been in collision with a male.

On arrival the man was not located and it was believed he left the motorway and made his way to nearby woods.  

A search commenced and the male was located by officers and taken to hospital for treatment.  

The man suffered non life threatening injuries.  

Officers are keen to speak to anyone who was on that stretch of motorway yesterday and who saw the male on the hard shoulder.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police via 101 quoting log 1165 of 9 February."