York Road Leeds crash: Live updates as incident causes delays and road closure on A64 Westbound
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Live updates as crash forces road closure on A64 York Road
Westbound A64 York Road closed
The westbound carriageway of the A64 York Road has been closed following a crash.
Teenage boy seriously injured
Police have confirmed that a teenage boy has been seriously injured after being struck by a car.
Teenage boy seriously injured
The teenager was taken to hospital with serious head injuries.
Teenage boy seriously injured after being hit by car on busy York Road
Emergency services are attending on the A64 York Road in Leeds this morning ( Wednesday, November 30) following a serious collision.
Full diversions in place
Full diversions have now been put in place for buses and traffic as the road remains closed for police investigations.
Four miles of queues
As a police scene remains in place over four miles of queues are being reported.
Drivers are being urged to avoid the area wherever possible.
Drivers thanked for their patience
Police have thanked drivers for their patience as a road closure remains in place.
The accident is believed to have happened near to the Irish Centre, at about 7.15am this morning.
Coastliner bus service being diverted
The Coastliner 843 bus service has also been diverted. As a result it will miss the following stops:
York Rd Cemetery, Killingbeck Retail Park, Highway Flats, Halton Dial, York Rd Gipton Approach, Harehills Lane, Skelton Terrace, Temple View,York Rd Pontefract Lane,Vicar Lane, Leeds, Headrow, Leeds, Park Row, Leeds, Boar Lane,York Rd Marsh Lane, York Street.
Harrogate 7 service also being diverted
The Harrogate 7 bus service between Seacroft and Leeds has also been diverted. As a result it will miss the following stops:
Stops missed:Seacroft Green,Stocks Approach, Cross Gates Lane,Inglewood Drive,Seacroft Hospital,Killingbeck Retail Park,Highway Flats,Halton Dial,York Rd Gipton Approach,Harehills Lane,Skelton Terrace,Dawlish Avenue,Raincliffe Road,Temple View,York Rd Pontefract Lane,Vicar Lane.