A driver is in a critical condition after a serious collision on the A1 near Wentbridge earlier today, with West Yorkshire Police now appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash to come forward.
The collision left the driver of the car with life-threatening injuries, prompting officers to launch an urgent witness appeal as they piece together exactly what happened.
The A1 is one of the busiest routes in the north of England, cutting through West Yorkshire and connecting major towns and cities across the region. The stretch near Wentbridge is well-travelled, meaning there is a good chance that other drivers or passengers on the road at the time may have seen something important.
West Yorkshire Police have not yet released full details about the circumstances of the crash or whether any other vehicles were involved, but the severity of the injuries has made gathering witness accounts a priority for investigators.
If you were travelling on the A1 near Wentbridge at the time of the collision and saw anything, or if you have dashcam footage that could help, police are urging you to get in touch as soon as possible.
Anyone with information can contact West Yorkshire Police directly through their website or by calling 101, quoting the relevant incident number.