House fire closes north Leeds road and buses forced to divert

The fire is on Lingfield Approach, near Moortown, and has closed the road in both directions.

First Bus service number 7 is unable to access the Lingfields and the terminus at Primley Park and is having to terminate at the Park & Ride site.

First Bus West Yorkshire tweeted: "Due to a house fire on Lingfield Approach the road is closed in both directions.

"Service 7 is unable to gain access to the Lingfields and also the terminus at Primley Park. It will terminate at Park & Ride site until further notice."

We will bring you further updates on this incident as we get them.

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