A car rolled onto its roof in a spectacular crash on the edge of Bradford city centre.

Firefighters and paramedics were called to the bottom of Manchester Road, at the junction with Croft Street, where a car had ended up on its roof.

The smash caused delays for those going in and out of Bradford city centre throughout the rush-hour period. 

The scene on Manchester Road The scene on Manchester Road (Image: Newsquest)

West Yorkshire Police said the force received a report at 4.53pm and described it as a damage only road traffic collision. 

One onlooker said: "Wow, what a mess. The blue car has flipped over and ended up on its roof.

"It looks like everyone is pretty much alright, maybe just a bit shocked. I think someone might have been getting treatment in the back of the ambulance, but hopefully there's no serious injuries.

A blue hatchback car ended up on its roof at the junction of Manchester Road and Croft StreetA blue hatchback car ended up on its roof at the junction of Manchester Road and Croft Street (Image: T&A) "It's causing bad problems on the roads all round this area as it's right in the right hour.

"It must be a nightmare for anyone trying to get out of the city centre towards Wakefield Road."

The stricken car upside down at Croft Street's junction with Manchester Road (Image: T&A)

Croft Street was closed between Manchester Road and Shipley Airedale Road to traffic heading towards Leeds Road, but open to traffic coming the other way.

The section of road between Jacob's Well and Croft Street was down to one lane. 

At about 5.30pm, the fire service left the scene as police remained to ensure the overturned car and a damaged vehicle nearby could be recovered safely.