Leeds road shut after ‘serious’ late night crash as police issue warning
Drivers are being urged to avoid the area
A road in Leeds remains closed after a “serious” crash overnight.
Residents are being warned that Gelderd Road is shut in both directions. It is the latest incident on roads around the city this weekend.
Drivers are being urged to avoid the area. Writing on Facebook, West Yorkshire Police said: “A road closure remains in place in Gelderd Road, Leeds, following a serious road traffic collision in the early hours of this morning near to the junction with Lowfields Road.
“Drivers are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.”
In a post on its online traffic map, The AA warns: “Road closed due to accident on A62 Gelderd Road. Both ways from The Boulevard to A58 Whitehall Road.”
The incident was first reported at approximately 3.30am, according to the website.