Man dies after car crashes into bus stop in Leeds
Emergency services were called to Stanningley just after 3pm yesterday afternoon
An investigation is underway after a serious collision in Leeds.
Emergency services were called to Stanningley just after 3 oclock yesterday afternoon - Police say a vehicle collided with a bus stop.
One man who was a pedestrian died at the scene, two others were taken to hospital with injuries.
A 57 year old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and is in Police custody.
A police statement said:
"Police are investigating a fatal road traffic collision on Stanningley Road, Leeds.
"At 15.13 today (20 November) officers were called to reports one vehicle had been in collision with a bus stop.
"One of the pedestrians a man aged 62 years old was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. Two other pedestrians were taken to hospital with minor injuries.
"The driver of the vehicle a man aged 57 years old was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving whilst unfit through drugs and remains in Police custody at this time.
"The road remains closed at this time whilst investigation work is carried out.
"Officers would like to appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time or may have dash cam footage of the incident to come forward.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact police via 101 or use the Live Chat facility at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/contactus quoting log 964 of 20 November."