Breaking: Woman receiving hospital treatment after North Rigton crash

A woman has been taken to Leeds General Infirmary after flipping her car during a serious crash on the A61 today (Thursday, May 26).

Officers were called at around 1pm today, after reports that a car had flipped over on the A61 near North Rigton and Buttersyke Bar.

Crash on A61 - picture by Tony Johnsonplaceholder image
Crash on A61 - picture by Tony Johnson

The woman, in her 20's and driving a black Ford Fiesta, was treated at the scene by ambulance crew and taken to Leeds General Infirmary.

She remains at hospital being treated for leg and back injuries.

The road is still closed with police officers still at the scene.

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