Two killed after BMW fleeing police crashes into car in horror collision

Two people were killed when a Volkswagen collided with a BMW being pursued by police in Leeds. The crash has prompted an independent investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct, while police seek witnesses and footage.

The collision happened at 12.44am on Gelderd Road after the BMW failed to stop for officers and struck the Volkswagen as it turned from Lowfields Road. The Volkswagen’s 22-year-old driver died at the scene and his 23-year-old passenger died in hospital; both were from York. A 39-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while over the cannabis limit, and three BMW passengers aged 16 and 17 were also arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. They were treated for injuries not considered life-threatening.