THE A658 through Pool-in-Wharfedale has been closed because of an accident between a car and a cyclist.

There is very slow traffic on Main Street.

The road is closed between A659 Wharfe View and A659 Arthington Lane.

Traffic is currently backing up to the A660 Dyneley Arms crossroads in the Bradford direction and along the Harrogate Road northwards.

The crash is affecting traffic heading towards Otley.

The air ambulance has been reported to be in attendance.