Three young men, including 22-year-old Corey Graham, have died and a fourth is in a life-threatening condition following a serious collision involving three vehicles in Halifax.
Emergency services were called to Keighley Road in Illingworth at around 6.50pm on Wednesday, at the junction with Cobblestones Drive, where a Ford Fiesta, a BMW and a Renault Clio were involved in the crash.
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Two men aged 22, including Corey Graham from Boothtown, and a 21-year-old man, who were all travelling in the Ford Fiesta, were pronounced dead at the scene.
A fourth occupant of the Fiesta, a 21-year-old man, was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
West Yorkshire Police confirmed the Renault Clio was stationary and unoccupied at the time of the collision.
A 37-year-old man and two women aged 18 and 32, all from Halifax and occupants of the BMW, were arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. They remain in police custody.
Tributes have been paid to the victims, described as well-known and much-loved young men.
Boothtown ARLFC paid tribute to Corey Graham, describing him as a valued player. In a statement, the club said: “The club is devastated by the tragic loss of our player Corey. Our thoughts are with Nev, Paula and their family at this difficult time.”
Lindon Batley, from the club, also paid tribute, describing Corey as a “great guy on the field, even better off”.
Detective Sergeant Paul Lightowler, of West Yorkshire Police’s Major Collision Enquiry Team, said specially trained officers are supporting the families of those who died.
He described the incident as a “tragic” collision and confirmed that extensive enquiries remain ongoing.
Keighley Road remains closed while investigators continue work at the scene.