Police dealing with crash and 'road closed' near Owlcotes in Pudsey
West Yorkshire Police said it came across the collision on Owlcotes Lane shortly before 11am on Saturday, August 9.
Owlcotes Lane is a turn off from the Stanningley Bypass with Owlcotes Shopping Centre and New Pudsey station nearby.
An eye-witness told the T&A: "There has been a crash near Owlcotes Asda - the road is closed."
A police spokesperson confirmed two vehicles were involved in the crash.
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