A quiet stretch of road in West Yorkshire became the scene of an unimaginable tragedy this week, following a devastating head-on collision that claimed three lives.
The fatal incident occurred on the A6110, near the junction with the A61 towards Harrogate. According to West Yorkshire Police, a grey Peugeot 208 and a white Renault Master van collided head-on in a catastrophic impact.
Tragically, the two occupants of the Peugeot, a brother and sister, were pronounced dead at the scene. The male driver of the van also succumbed to his injuries and was sadly declared dead a short time later.
Community Left in Mourning
The sudden and violent loss of three lives has sent shockwaves through the local community. Police have confirmed they are supporting the families of all those involved, who are now coming to terms with their devastating loss.
While formal identification is still ongoing, the families have been notified and have requested privacy during this profoundly difficult time.
Appeal for Witnesses Launched
In the wake of the collision, West Yorkshire Police’s Major Collision Enquiry Team has launched a full investigation to determine the exact circumstances that led to the crash.
Officers are urgently appealing to the public for information. They are particularly keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision itself, or who may have dashcam footage of either vehicle travelling in the area prior to the incident.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police via the live chat function online or by calling 101, quoting the reference number 13240246728.
