Woman and child die after crash involving Audi TT which smashed into the wall of a Jaguar dealership
- Police called shortly after 8.30am to reported collision of Audi with wall in Leeds
- Two people, a woman and a child, believed to be pedestrians were found injured
- Both were pronounced deceased a short time later. Driver of Audiis under arrest
A woman and a child have died after a crash involving an Audi TT which smashed into the wall of a Jaguar dealership.
Police were called shortly after 8.30am to a report that a white Audi had collided with the wall of the Vertu Jaguar Leeds car dealership on Scott Hall Road, Leeds.
Two people, a woman and a child, were found injured at the scene and from initial enquiries, it is believed that they were both pedestrians who have been hit by the car prior to it colliding with the wall. Both were pronounced deceased a short time later.
The driver of the Audi was taken to hospital and is being treated for injuries which are described as serious but non-life threatening. He is under arrest.
Police were called shortly after 8.30am to a report that a white Audi had collided with the wall of the Vertu Jaguar Leeds car dealership on Scott Hall Road, Leeds
Detective Inspector Paul Conroy, of the Major Collision Enquiry Team, said:
‘This is an absolutely tragic incident, and we are working to support the family of the woman and child involved.
‘We have already spoken to a number of witnesses but are keen to speak to anyone else who has witnessed the collision itself or the events leading up to it.
‘We would also ask anyone who was in the area around the time of this collision to check their dashcam footage.’
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Collision Enquiry Team by using 101 Live Chat online or by calling 101, quoting log 260 of 16/01.
The road remains closed currently as enquiries continue at the scene.
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