Two dead and three injured after horror crash during police chase in Yorkshire
Two people in their early 20s have died and three teenagers have been injured in a horror crash following a police chase in Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire Police said officers were involved in a pursuit with a blue BMW 123D at 12.44am this morning (Nov 15) through the streets of Leeds.
During the chase, the BMW crashed into a white Volkswagen Scirocco which was turning into Gelderd Road from Lowfields Road.
The driver of the VW, a 22-year-old man from York, was pronuonced dead at the scene, while a passenger in the same car, a 23-year-old woman from York, died in hospital a short time later.
A 39-year-old man from Harrogate has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while over the prescribed limit for cannabis and is currently in police custody.
Three other occupants of the BMW - two boys aged 16 and 17 and a 16-year-old girl - have also been taken to hospital for treatment to injuries not considered life-threatening.
They have also been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
West Yorkshire Police said the road is currently closed and is expected to remain so for some time. Drivers are being advised to avoid the area.
A statement from the force added: “A referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct which has declared an independent investigation.”
Anyone with information or footage is asked to contact police online here or on 101, quoting incident number 13260649342.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.