Elderly woman killed in crash on outskirts of Otley

Police were called to the scene shortly after 10.15am on Saturday morning, and have now confirmed that she sadly died in the incident.

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said there was just one vehicle involved.

"The 86-year-old woman who was the driver was sadly pronounced dead at the scene," they said later in the afternoon. "The road remains closed whilst police carry out enquiries."

The crash happened on Leeds Road near the top of the village of Pool in Wharfedale. Traffic was diverted as officers cordoned off the scene.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Collision Enquiry Team (MCET) on 101 quoting log 442.