A van and a motorbike reportedly crashed around 8.58am, leaving the A653 Dewsbury Road cin Beeston closed with police at the scene
is causing huge delays this morning with a police cordon in place.
Around 8.58am it was reported that a motorcyclist and van crashed between Cross Flatts Avenue and Westland Road, at the Broadway traffic lights. "The motorbike has an learner plate on", an eyewitness said, who saw debris from the motorcycle scattered across the road outside of the Broadway Hotel. The A653 Dewsbury Road has been left closed following the incident, and taped off by a police cordon. Drivers are asked to use alternative routes, and are being diverted by police.Traffic is moving slow in the area and there are a number of queues. At least five West Yorkshire Police cars have been spotted in the area and officers remain at the scene as enquiries are ongoing.reporter Connor Teale is at the scene to investigate.