The main route M606 to Bradford is closed in both directions after a serious accident.
At 10.45pm last night, a van did not stop in front of a marked traffic police unit and then drove in the wrong direction on the M606 heading south from the Chain Bar roundabout towards Bradford. , where she was involved in a head-on collision with a taxi, she said. a West Yorkshire police spokesman.
They added: “There are a total of five victims of the two vehicles, including three who were seriously injured.
The M606 remains closed in both directions.
It is expected to be closed for several hours while the investigation progresses.
Please look for alternative routes / follow detours.
– WYP Force Command Hub (@WYP_FCH) June 14, 2022
“The M606 is currently closed in both directions while emergency services respond to the incident.
“The stage and roadblocks are expected to be in operation for a significant period and drivers are advised to avoid the area and look for alternative routes.
“West Yorkshire Police have reported to the Independent Police Conduct Office due to the involvement of a police vehicle in the circumstances that led to the collision.”