Road closed for police reconstruction

A major route out of Leeds was closed today for a police reconstruction.

Kirkstall Road was shut in one direction away from the city earlier this morning. It reopened at 9.40 am.

Police shut Kirkstall Road earlier todayplaceholder image
Police shut Kirkstall Road earlier today

The Major Collision and Enquiry Team was carrying out a reconstruction, West Yorkshire Police said this morning.

It is thought to be related to the death of 33-year-old cyclist John Harkins, who was killed in a collision with a car on Kirkstall Road on Monday November 14.

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