Two people have died after a car being pursued by police crashed into another vehicle in Leeds.
West Yorkshire Police said a blue BMW 123D failed to stop for officers on Gelderd Road at around 12.44am.
A police pursuit began before the BMW collided with a white Volkswagen Scirocco which was turning into Gelderd Road from Lowfields Road.
The 22-year-old man from York who was driving the Volkswagen was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 23-year-old woman from York who was travelling in the same vehicle was taken to hospital but died a short time later.
Four Arrested
A 39-year-old man from Harrogate has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
He was also arrested on suspicion of driving while over the prescribed limit for cannabis.
Police said he remained in custody.
Three other occupants of the BMW were taken to hospital with injuries which were not considered life threatening.
They are two boys aged 16 and 17 and a 16-year-old girl.
All three have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
BPI News Footage Shows Man Led Away In Handcuffs
Footage seen by BPI News shows a man wearing a hoodie being led away in handcuffs by police officers close to the crash scene.
The footage was recorded outside Players Cars and the Genesis showroom on Gelderd Road.
BPI News has not independently confirmed whether the man shown in the footage is one of the four people arrested in connection with the collision.
Major Police Scene On Gelderd Road
A police cordon and road closure remained in place while officers investigated the collision.
Drivers were advised to avoid Gelderd Road and use alternative routes.
The crash happened in an area lined with car dealerships and commercial premises.
Independent Investigation Launched
West Yorkshire Police has referred the incident to the Independent Office for Police Conduct because the BMW was being pursued by police immediately before the crash.
The IOPC has declared an independent investigation.
Its investigation will examine the circumstances of the pursuit and police involvement before the collision.
Appeal For Witnesses And Footage
Police are asking anyone who witnessed the collision or saw either vehicle in the period leading up to it to come forward.
Officers are particularly interested in dashcam, CCTV or mobile phone footage which may have captured the BMW, the Volkswagen or the police pursuit.
Anyone with information is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police quoting reference 13260649342.
