Two people have died after a car being pursued by police collided with another vehicle in Leeds, West Yorkshire Police said.
The chase began at 12.44am on Sunday after a blue BMW 123D failed to stop for a police vehicle on Gelderd Road. The BMW then collided with a white Volkswagen Scirocco that was turning into Gelderd Road from Lowfields Road.
Victims and arrests
The driver of the Volkswagen, a 22-year-old man from York, died at the scene. A passenger in the same car, a 23-year-old woman also from York, was pronounced dead in hospital a short time later.
A 39-year-old man from Harrogate, North Yorkshire, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while over the prescribed limit for cannabis in relation to the incident. He remains in custody.
Three other occupants of the BMW, two boys aged 16 and 17 and a 16-year-old girl, were taken to hospital for treatment to injuries that were not considered life threatening. All three were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Investigation and road closure
West Yorkshire Police has referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct, which has declared an independent investigation.
The junction where the crash took place is surrounded by several car dealerships. The road remains closed and drivers have been advised to avoid the area.
A police spokesperson said: "Anyone with information or dashcam, mobile phone or CCTV footage of the incident is urged contact officers via 101 or online, quoting reference 13260649342."
