Sheepscar Street North crash: Live updates as incident causes delays and road closure on citybound A61
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Buses are being diverted and cordon remains in place as investigations take place at the scene. Follow our live blog below and refresh the page for the latest updates.
Live updates as crash forces road closure on Sheepscar Street North
Crash forces citybound closure
A road traffic collision has resulted in the closure of the citybound A61 Sheepscar Street North.
Road closure information
The incident took place by the junctions with Sheepscar Way and Sackville Street.
Shut in both directions
Connecting Leeds has confirmed that the A61 Sheepscar Street North is now closed to traffic in both directions between the A58 Claypit Lane and Buslingthorpe Lane.
Delays expected
With the key route now shut in both directions, drivers are now being warned to expect major delays.
Police approached for comment
West Yorkshire Police have been approached for comment on the ongoing incident.
Buses diverting
First Bus have confirmed a number of their services are being diverted as a result of the closure.
Car hits Jaguar garage
West Yorkshire Police have confirmed that Scott Hall Road after “a car had left the road and collided with the Vertu Jaguar Leeds car dealership. Motorists are asked to seek alternative routes at this time. “
Reporter at the scene as police cordon remains in place
Our reporter Alex Grant is at the scene of the crash where a police cordon remains in place. Watch his Facebook live report here.
Here’s how things are looking there:
Police confirm two people killed in ‘tragic incident'
Police have released furtner details and confirmed that a woman and child were killed after being hit by an Audi that then crashed into a wall in the Sheepscar area of Leeds. The driver of the vehicle has been arrested and they are now appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.