M621 accident latest: major Leeds motorway re-opens after serious crash overnight - latest
Police, ambulance and fire all rushed to the scene overnight 🚨
A major motorway in Leeds has re-opened after it was shut following a serious crash overnight.
Emergency services were called to the M621 in the early hours of today (May 7) following a multi-vehicle collision. Yorkshire Evening Post has contacted police and ambulance for further details.
Highways England reported that the motorway was shut between J1 and M62 J27 westbound just after midnight. In a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), National Highways: Yorkshire wrote: “The #M621 westbound between J1 and the #M62 J27 is closed due to a multi vehicle collision.
West Yorkshire Police, Yorkshire Ambulance, and West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service are all on scene. Traffic stuck within the closure will be turned soon.”
In an update just before 2am, the account added: “The #M621 westbound between J1 and the #M62 J27 now has 1 (of 3) lanes following a multi vehicle collision. Recovery is taking place.”
National Highways: Yorkshire has now confirmed that the motorway has fully re-opened. All lanes are now open.