Man critical after being hit by suspected drug driver

    Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision involving a suspected drug driver.

    The incident took place on Manchester Road in Huddersfield on Tuesday 16 April at around 9.30am.

    A Vauxhall Corsa was turning right towards the Wickes Superstore when it was in collision with a Mercedes Sprinter Minibus.

    A 45-year-old man who was a passenger in the Vauxhall Corsa was taken to Leeds General Infirmary in a critical condition, the male driver suffered minor injuries.

    The driver of the Mercedes Sprinter Minibus, a 39-year-old man, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of drug driving.

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