Fire crews and police have been pictured at the scene this morning (March 5). A teenager, 18, is fighting for his life in hospital, it has been confirmed.
The incident happened on A660 Blenheim Terrace in Leeds just after midnight - and involved a private hire car. The road was closed for much of the morning and only re-opened at around 10.40am.
A 55-year-old man is currently in custody. Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone who has dash cam footage to get in touch. Read more.
AA Traffic reported the closure at around 6.30am. Blenheim Terrace was shut in both directions.
In a post on its online traffic map, the AA wrote: “Road closed and traffic congestion due to a crash on A660 Blenheim Terrace both ways from Blackman Lane to Cross Woodstock Street.”
1. Road closure in Leeds city centre
Emergency service at the scene on A660 Blenheim Terrace | YEP Photo: YEP
2. Road closed in Leeds city centre
Emergency service at the scene on A660 Blenheim Terrace | YEP Photo: YEP
3. Road closed in Leeds city centre
Emergency service at the scene on A660 Blenheim Terrace | YEP Photo: YEP
4. Road closed in Leeds city centre
Emergency service at the scene on A660 Blenheim Terrace | YEP Photo: YEP
5. Road closed in Leeds city centre
Emergency service at the scene on A660 Blenheim Terrace | YEP Photo: YEP