Live M621 delays in Leeds as car fire blocks slip road near Elland Road stadium

A section of the M621 has been blocked off following a vehicle fire on the motorway. An exit on the eastbound carriageway has been blocked off due to the fire.

This is by junction two to the A643, Elland Road. As a result of the fire, congestion is currently building up on the road. This stretches to before junction one at Beeston and Farnley.

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It is currently unclear how serious the fire is. It is also not know if anyone has been injured as a result.

The traffic management system, Inrix, said:: "M621 Eastbound exit slip road blocked, queueing traffic due to vehicle fire at J2 A643 (Elland Road). Congestion to before J1 (Beeston / Farnley)."

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