Two flee scene of overturned car on M1 which left two women seriously injured

Police are appealing for witnesses to the crash, which took place on the southbound carriageway at around 11pm, close to junction 46 (Garforth).

A silver Vauxhall Corsa had left the carriageway and overturned.

It is understood that there were four people in the vehicle, but when police arrived only two female passengers were in the car.

They were taken to hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries.

Two men, including the driver, are believed to have left the scene.

Police are now appealing for them to come forward.

They are also interested in speaking to anyone who witnessed the collision or may have dash cam footage of it.

Information can be given to the Roads Policing Unit via 101, or by the live chat facility on the West Yorkshire Police website, quoting log 1915 of September 7.