A ROAD had to be closed off today in Bradford after a car reportedly struck a telephone pole.

The dramatic crash on Harrogate Road near Pullan Avenue in Ecceshill took place just before 10am today when a car travelling towards the city centre reportedly crashed into a telephone pole.

A Harrogate Road resident said he was walking to the Co-op on Harrogate Road when he saw the immediate aftermath of the accident.

He said: "I'd just gone to the Co-op to do some shopping when I saw the scene.

"It appeared the vehicle had struck two cars, one of which will be a write-off, and ended up hitting the pole.

"The road was closed off until at least 3.30pm this afternoon as police were still carrying out their investigation."

A spokesperson for the Yorkshire Ambulance Service said a call to the scene of the accident was received at 9.50am today.

The spokesperson said the collision also involved a car and a pedestrian.

"We sent a rapid response vehicle and an ambulance but didn't convey anyone to the hospital."

A bus company confirmed the accident closed the road in both directions and diverted bus services.

First West Yorkshire tweeted earlier today: "SERVICE UPDATE - 645 Due to a RTC at Harrogate Road, Pullen Avenue, the junction is closed in both directions. We're diverting via Harrogate Road, Moorside Road, Stoney Lane, Bank, Harrogate Road, back to normal route in both directions."

The T&A has contacted West Yorkshire Police for a comment.

 

The local resident added: "There are regular crashes on this road. We should get the councillors involved to get something done about it."

 

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