Otley: Police close road after fatal two-car crash in Yorkshire

A busy road in West Yorkshire is closed after a fatal crash between two cars.

West Yorkshire Police said it was called shortly after 1pm today (Oct 9) following reports of a crash close to the entrance to Stubbings Farm on Leeds Road in Otley.

The incident involved a a grey Hyundai i10 and a grey Land Rover Range Rover.

The force said the 79-year-old driver of the Hyundai was pronounced dead at the scene despite the best efforts of the emergency services.

The stretch of the road remains closed while police carry out investigation work, and drivers have been advised to avoid the area.

The road is closed between the Otley side of the Dyneley Arms crossroads and the Leeds Road / A660 Otley Bypass roundabout. Old Pool Bank is also closed.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting incident number 662 of October 9.