West Yorkshire Police appeal for information following a fatal road traffic collision in Birstall

By Jessica Barton
Published 3rd Feb 2023, 10:52 BST
Updated 3rd Feb 2023, 11:12 BST
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Police are appealing for information following a fatal road traffic collision on Bradford Road, Birstall, this morning (Friday).

The incident occurred in the early hours of this morning (Friday) at around midnight when a black Volkswagen Golf collided with a stone wall at the junction of Musgrave Street.

The vehicle was travelling from Dewsbury towards Gomersal on Bradford Road, Batley.

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Four people travelling in the vehicle were taken to hospital, one with serious injuries. Another man in his thirties, suffered fatal injuries, and was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene.

The incident occurred at the junction of Musgrave Street this morning (Friday).The incident occurred at the junction of Musgrave Street this morning (Friday).
The incident occurred at the junction of Musgrave Street this morning (Friday).

The driver, a 25-year-old was arrested in connection with the incident and remains in police custody at this time.

Road closures are currently in place.

Enquiries are ongoing and the Major Collision Enquiry Team are appealing for anyone who may have information regarding the collision or anyone with CCTV or dash cam footage to contact police via 101 quoting log 0010 of Friday, February 3.

Information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.