Police have reopened a major route through Bradford city centre following an emergency closure. 

West Yorkshire Police and Yorkshire Ambulance Service could be seen dealing with an incident near the point where Leeds Road becomes Hall Ings, nclose to the right hand lane for The Broadway's car park. 

Two police vehicles, one ambulance and a silver car can be seen within the scene.

Paramedics appeared to be caring for a person at the scene. 

Meanwhile one emergency vehicle was blocking access as buses and cars waited for the road to reopen.

But the scene has cleared and the road has since reopened to traffic.

Statement from police

In a statement, a spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "We were called at 10.31 to reports a vehicle had been in collision with a pedestrian on Vicar Lane.

"The male adult pedestrian has been taken to hospital."

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Emergency services deal with incident on Leeds Road towards Hall Ings, BradfordEmergency services deal with incident on Leeds Road towards Hall Ings, Bradford (Image: Newsquest)

Bus services affected

At the time, First West Yorkshire issued service updates for three bus services - 72, 608, and the X6. 

A spokesperson said: "Emergency closure on Leeds Road by Jobcentre. 72, 608, & X6 to divert inbound. 72 towards Bradford to divert via Shipley Airedale Rd, Croft St Brittani St Interchange."

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