Leeds Ring Road crash: Man seriously injured after being hit by a lorry in Farnley

A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a lorry in Leeds.
By Abbey Maclure
Published 16th Sep 2021, 12:41 BST
Updated 16th Sep 2021, 12:42 BST
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It happened at about 5.30am today (Thursday) on the A6110 Ring Road between Tong Road and Stonebridge Lane, Farnley.

A pedestrian was hit by a lorry on the westbound carriageway, towards Leeds city centre.

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He suffered serious injuries and has been taken to hospital for treatment.

The location of the crash on Leeds Ring Road (Photo: Google)The location of the crash on Leeds Ring Road (Photo: Google)
The location of the crash on Leeds Ring Road (Photo: Google)

Police closed the westbound carriageway for collision investigation work earlier this morning, but the closure is now being lifted.

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "At 5.40am today, police were called to a collision involving a male and a lorry on the A6110 Ring Road between Tong Road and Stonebridge Lane.

"The man received serious injuries and has been taken to hospital for treatment.

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"A scene and road closure are currently in place on the westbound carriageway for collision investigation work."

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