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M606 crash – drivers urged to avoid the area

The main M606 route in Bradford is closed in both directions after a serious accident.

At 10.45pm last night, a minibus failed to stop at a designated traffic police unit and was then driven in the wrong direction in a southerly direction M606 from the Chain Bar roundabout to Bradford, where it was involved in a head-on taxi collision, a Western police spokesman said. Yorkshire.

They added: “There are a total of five victims from both vehicles, including three who were seriously injured.

The M606 continues to be closed in both directions.

It is expected to be closed for several hours while investigations are underway.

Please find alternative routes / follow deviations.

– WYP Force Command Hub (@WYP_FCH) June 14, 2022

“Currently, the M606 is closed in both directions, while emergency services are responding to the incident.

“The accident site and the closure of the roads are expected to be in place for a significant period of time and drivers are advised to avoid the area and look for alternative routes.

“West Yorkshire Police have informed the Independent Police Conduct Service of the involvement of a police vehicle in the circumstances that led to the collision.