Crash causing chaos in Wakefield

A main road out of Wakefield is blocked this morning because of an accident.

The A642 at the bottom of Westgate is currently closed heading away from the city following the incident which happened before 7.30am this morning.

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Traffic congestion, jam, queue

Traffic is now backing up past the Cathedral Retail Park and along Westgate.

Traffic is being diverted up Plumpton Road by the police.

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