Poole Bank New Road crash: Live updates as emergency services on the scene of major incident in north-west Leeds

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Emergency services are on the scene of a major crash in north-west Leeds.

Drivers are being told to steer clear of the Poole Bank New Road area after a major crash in Otley. The location of the crash is reported to be to the west of Bramhope, between Otley Old Road and the A660 Leeds Road.

Several surrounding roads have been closed while emergency services deal with the collision. Follow our live blog below for updates, and keep up to date with travel news using the AA’s route planner service.

A658 Pool Bank New Road closed as emergency services respond to crash

Drivers urged to avoid the area

West Yorkshire Police have issued the following message as officers respond to a crash:

Emergency services are attending a road traffic collision in the Poole Bank New Road area of Otley. A number of roads have been closed. Motorists are advised to avoid the area.

Connecting Leeds has given this detail on the location of the crash:

How traffic is looking near the scene

Here’s how things are looking on the surrounding roads according the AA:

Roadworks ongoing near the area of the crash

Traffic issues in the area are likely to be compounded by the impact of the roadworks near the Dyneley Arms junction.

Improvement works began on the route, where the A660 and A658 meet, at the end of August and are expected to be complete by spring 2023.