A man in a wheelchair has died after a car mounted the kerb and struck pedestrians on Market Street in Bradford. Emergency services rushed to the scene, but the man was pronounced dead at the location.
Incident Details
The incident occurred on Market Street, a busy thoroughfare in the city centre. Witnesses reported seeing a car leave the roadway and hit several people, including the wheelchair user. Police and ambulance crews arrived shortly after the call.
Emergency Response
Paramedics treated the casualties at the scene, but despite their efforts, the man in the wheelchair could not be saved. It is understood that no other fatalities have been reported, but the extent of injuries to other pedestrians remains unclear.
Investigation Underway
West Yorkshire Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances of the crash. Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward. The road was closed for several hours as forensic teams examined the scene.
