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    Two Killed In Brighouse Smash

    Wednesday, 7 September 2016 14:26

    Police are appealing for witnesses after a fatal collision in Brighouse yesterday evening (6 September).　

    The incident happened on Wakefield Road in Brighouse, between Loxley Road and Sherwood Road at around 8:40pm.　

    Two cars, a white Vauxhall Corsa and green VW Golf were travelling in the direction of Brighouse when the collision occurred.　

    A 30-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman from the VW Golf were pronounced deceased at scene.　

    The Vauxhall Corsa failed to stop at the scene and was located a short time later, the driver has been arrested on suspicion of causing Death by dangerous driving.　

    PS Carl Quinn, of the Major collision enquiry team, said: "This was a serious collision which has resulted in the deaths of two people, we are currently investigating to establish the full circumstances."　

    "I would like to appeal for any witnesses who were in the area around the time of the collision or saw either of the vehicles prior to, and in regards the Corsa shortly afterwards to come forward with any information that may assist with our enquiries."

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