Baby suffers life-threatening injuries in A6120 crash
The collision – between a Vauxhall Vivaro van and a Toyota Auris – happened on the A6120 ring road between Calverley and Rodley at round 4.55pm.
The male driving the Vivaro has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving The collision happened after the Vivaro, which was travelling northbound, was in a head-on collision with the Toyota travelling in the opposite direction, West Yorkshire[1] Police aid.
A spokesperson from the force said today: “A four-month-old baby in the Toyota suffered life-threatening injuries in the incident and was taken to hospital, where he remains today.
“Two women from the Toyota and a man from the Vivaro were also taken to hospital.
“The male driver of the Vivaro has now been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. “A full road closure was put in place at the location while emergency services managed the incident.”
A spokesperson for Yorkshire Ambulance Service said yesterday: “We received an emergency call at 4.55pm to a report a collision on the A6120.
“A number of ambulance resources were dispatched to the scene, including four ambulances, an air ambulance and team leader.
“Four patients were conveyed by road to Leeds General Infirmary.”
A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service added: “We were called at 5.01pm to reports of a road traffic collision (RTC) on the ring road in Farsley.
“This was found to be a two-vehicle RTC.
“Crews from Bradford[2] and Cookridge used hose reels and breathing apparatus to extinguish the fire.
“Four casualties were out of vehicles upon fire service arrival.
“We made the scene safe before handing over to police.”
Anyone who saw the collision or has footage of it is asked to contact police on 101, referencing police number 13240081077 . Information can also be given online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat