A1(M) collision: Live as road closed near Leeds and Wetherby and air ambulance on the scene following 'serious' crash
The southbound carriageway of the A1(M) has been closed near to Leeds and Wetherby following a serious collision involving a double decker bus.
The road has been closed following a collision this morning (Thursday) between junction 45 for Wetherby and junction 44 for the A64 towards either Leeds or York. West Yorkshire Police, Yorkshire Ambulance paramedics, a helicopter from Yorkshire Air Ambulance, fire crews and National Highways Traffic Officers are in attendance.
The fire service has said that the crash involved a double decker bus and a large goods vehicle. The driver of the bus became trapped between the steering wheel and was extricated by fire service personnel and handed over into the care of Yorkshire Ambulance Service.
Traffic is building on the road but diversions are in place for those approaching.
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