Delays after crash near Headingley Stadium as fans warned of matchday congestion
The incident occurred shortly after 1.30pm, with roads reopened, but congestion still expected this evening.
Drivers faced delays this afternoon around Headingley Stadium following reports of a crash.
The Yorkshire Evening Post understands the collision involved a car and a pedestrian at around 1.30pm on Kirkstall Lane and Headingley Mount.
Travellers were warned by Connecting Leeds Travel to “avoid the area if possible” while emergency services were called.
A spokesperson for the West Yorkshire Police confirmed that was a road traffic collision involving a pedestrian and a car.
They confirmed there were “no life-threatening injuries to the man”.
The incident has now been cleared, though congestion around the area continues as thousands of rugby fans are set to head to the vicinity with Leeds Rhinos taking on Catalan Dragons this evening (8pm.)
AA Roadwatch has also confirmed that traffic has eased up around the area, but that congestion is still expected ahead of tonight’s big rugby league clash.