Leeds news LIVE: 'Serious' accident closes Leeds Road in both directions - affecting traffic between Barwick in Elmet and Leeds

Leeds City Council traffic and travel news on Twitter has reported that a crash has resulted in the closure of Leeds Road between Smeaton Approach in Stanks and Main Street in Scholes.

Videos on social media show police and ambulances at the scene.

The AA traffic map is showing the Leeds Road closure both ways between Smeaton Approach and Main Street but says traffic is ‘coping well’.

It is reported that the ‘serious’ accident has been ongoing since around midday and is affecting traffic between Barwick in Elmet and Leeds.

The full details on AA maps are as follows: “Road closed due to serious accident on Leeds Road both ways between Smeaton Approach and Main Street. Traffic is coping well. Ongoing since around midday affecting traffic between Barwick in Elmet and Leeds.”

West Yorkshire Police has been approached for more information.