A647 Stanningley Road: Live updates as road reopens after pedestrian killed and another seriously injured in west Leeds crash
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Road closures were in place along Stanningley Road and Stanningley Bypass with police on the scene.
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Live updates as ‘serious crash’ forces closure of Stanningley Road
Key Events
Stanningley Road closed
A647 Stanningley Road in Armley closed due to a road traffic collision between A657 Henconner Lane and Armley Ridge Road.
Police are on the scene
Police are on the scene of what is being described as a “serious road traffic collision.”
Motorists urged to avoid the area
Road closures are in place on the bypass while enquiries continue at the scene. Motorists are asked to avoid the area at this time.
Buses being diverted
First Bus have confirmed that a number of their services are being diverted away from the area.
Buses being diverted
First Bus have confirmed that a number of their services are being diverted away from the area.
Police cordon remains in place
The YEP understands that the police cordon is expected to remain in place for sometime.
Awaiting police statement
West Yorkshire Police have been approached for further comment - with an update expected soon.
Pedestrian killed
West Yorkshire Police have confirmed a female pedestrian has been killed and a male pedestrian seriously injured.
Official police statement
A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: “Emergency services attended and found that two pedestrians had suffered serious injuries following the collision, which involved a Volkswagen Golf car and caused damage to a bus stop.
One of these, a woman, was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene.
The second person, a man in his forties, was taken to hospital. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
The Golf driver, a 25-year-old woman, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Road closures are in place and are likely to remain there for most of today while enquiries are continuing at the scene.
Motorists are asked to find an alternative route at this time.
Enquiries are continuing into how the collision occurred and anyone who witnessed it, or who has footage that will assist, is asked to contact the Major Collision Enquiry Team on 101, or by using the 101LiveChat facility on the West Yorkshire Police website.
The log reference is 0290 of 22 February.”