Pedestrian seriously injured in collision with truck

A man has been seriously injured after being involved in a collision with a truck on the M1 Southbound.

Police were called to a serious road traffic collision at junction 46 southbound of the M1 near to Garforth.

Emergency services were called at 5:01 this morning to reports of a collision between a truck and a pedestrian on the slip road of the motorway.

Road closures are in place whilst emergency services are on the scene and all southbound traffic is being diverted by the A1.

Road users may wish to seek alternative routes and are being thanked for their patience.