Five individuals hurt in Bradford collision after police pursuit

Five people sustained injuries, two of them severe, in a crash that occurred in Bradford following a police pursuit. West Yorkshire Police reported that the collision, involving a Renault Clio and a Mercedes G-Class, took place on Shipley Airedale Road at 21:50 GMT on Sunday. The force stated that the Renault had failed to stop for officers on Barkerend Road and subsequently struck the Mercedes a few minutes later. A 34-year-old man and a 24-year-old man, both occupants of the Renault, were hospitalized with serious injuries. Three individuals travelling in the Mercedes suffered minor injuries. The accident necessitated the closure of the critical junction of Shipley Airedale Road, Church Road, and Barkerend Road in all directions, causing significant travel disruption. Officers confirmed that the road was reopened shortly after 12:00 GMT, following the recovery of the vehicles. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) was informed of the incident due to the prior police contact, the force added. Police urged anyone who witnessed the collision or possesses dashcam footage to contact them.