Briercliffe road closed ‘for some time’ after crash

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*UPDATE: The road has since reopened*

A road in Briercliffe is set to be “closed for some time” after a crash, according to police.

Halifax Road, between Robin House Lane and Ridehalgh Lane, is closed due to a crash.

Police are urging motorists to find an alternative route and drive carefully.

Officers say no injuries have been reported.

Pictures, sent in by Ian Fitzpatrick, show a black car that has overturned. Debris is in the road, with a police car and ambulance in attendance.

Crash in BriercliffeCrash in Briercliffe (Image: Ian Fitzpatrick)

A police spokesperson said: “We want to update you and let you know that Halifax Road, Briercliffe is currently closed between Robin House Lane and Ridehalgh Lane due to a road traffic collision.

“We anticipate that the road will be closed for some time, whilst we clear the road.

“In the meantime, we’d recommend looking for an alternative route and driving carefully, leaving plenty of extra time to get to your destination.

“We’ll keep tabs on what’s happening, and we’ll update you here once the road is open.

"As always, thank you for your patience and stay safe if you’re out and about today.”

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