M621 Leeds reopens after person hit by car during serious crash at exit slip road
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National Highways said the exit slip road at junction 3 of the M621 westbound had been closed due to a serious collision. West Yorkshire Police later confirmed that one person had been taken to hospital after a pedestrian was hit by a car.
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M621 Leeds slip road closure as emergency services respond to serious crash
Drivers urged to avoid crash scene
National Highways is warning drivers that the exit slip road at junction 3 of the M621 westbound is closed due to a serious collision. It says emergency services and traffic officers are working at scene. Drivers are being asked to consider using alternative routes and allow extra travel time if in the area this morning.
Police confirm one person taken to hospital
West Yorkshire Police have issued the following statement:
“Police were called at 5.43am this morning (Thursday, 13 April) to a report of a serious injury collision involving a car and a pedestrian on Dewsbury Road, Leeds. One person has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following the collision.
“The road has been closed at this time, which includes closing the exit slip road at junction 3 of the M621.”
How traffic is looking on the M621
Here’s how things are looking on the M621 according to the AA’s live traffic map. It shows the slip roads affected by the current closure.
Crash investigators working at the scene
Highways England has issued an update on the closure in place at the westbound junction 3 exit slip road. It says the road remains closed to traffic while collision investigation work takes place. In the meantime, drivers are being reminded to plan ahead and allow extra journey time.