UPDATED: Two car smash causing rush hour delays on major route in and out of Leeds

A collision on a main route into Leeds is causing major travel disruption for morning commuters.

Kirkstall junction. PIC: Googleplaceholder image
Kirkstall junction. PIC: Google

Police were called to the accident, on the Abbey Road at the Kirkstall junction, at 7.03am involving a black Ford and a red VW Golf.

A female had to be checked by paramedics but was not taken to hospital, West Yorkshire Police confirmed.

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Kirkstall junction. PIC: Google

The road is thought to be partially blocked with slow moving traffic reported in the vicinity near Kirkstall Leisure Centre, at the junction of Abbey Road and Kirkstall Lane.WATCH: This Leeds roundabout has been vandalised in England flag colours for the World Cup

The 49 bus service is now running with delays.

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