THERE are delays on the motorway this morning following a crash.

A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "At 6.45am today (26/6), police were called to a serious road traffic collision on the A650 Bradford Road in East Ardsley.

"A black Volkswagen Golf was involved in a collision with other vehicles near to the junction with Woodhouse Lane.

"There are five casualties from the Golf. There were no other serious injuries from the other vehicles involved.

"A road closure is in place between junction 41 of the M1 and Thorpe Lane and drivers are advised to avoid the area.

"The scene is likely to be in place for several hours as emergency services respond to the incident.

Anyone who witnessed the collision itself of the circumstances leading up to it is asked to contact 101 quoting log number 229 of June 26."