Person seriously injured after collision in Leeds

Police have shut part of Stanningley Road

WYP
Author: Rebecca LomasPublished 11th Dec 2023

The rider of an electric scooter has been seriously injured after a collision in Leeds.

Police say they have closed part of Stanningley Road after the incident this morning, which they are calling a serious road traffic collision.

A Police spokesperson said:

"A road closure is currently in place on Stanningley Road, in Leeds, following a serious road traffic collision.

"At 9.10am today, police were called to the incident where the rider of an electric scooter had been seriously injured.

"The eastbound carriageway of Stanningley Road is closed at the junction with Henconner Lane and drivers are being advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes."

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