TWO people have been killed in a crash in Addingham today, police have confirmed.

Emergency services were called at 8.10am to reports of a serious road traffic collision on the A65 Addingham, Wharfedale Road, Ilkley.

There was a collision between a lorry, which was carrying livestock, and two other vehicles.

A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "The drivers of both of the cars involved, a man in his 20’s and a woman in her 20’s were sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

"The driver of the lorry was taken to hospital with significant injuries and remains in hospital.

"Road closures have been in place since this morning in the area which officers continue with their enquiries and will remain in place for the next couple of hours.

"Anyone who witnessed the collision or who was in the area at this time and has any dashcam footage or any further information is asked to contact the Major Collision Enquiry Team via 101 quoting log number 284 of 18 February."