Man arrested after crash following cross border chase

Humberside Police started pursuit of a vehicle that ended up in a collision in West Yorkshire.

The chase began in the Humberside Police area
Author: Richard MuriePublished 7th Apr 2026

A police chase that began in the Humberside Police area's ended up with a crash involving four cars at Birstall in West Yorkshire.

Officers reported to colleagues over the border that a stolen car was heading down the M62 and had left their area, it failed to stop when requested and was minutes later involved in a crash at Bradford Road in Birstall.

That collision involved four other vehicles and saw several people treated at the scene by Yorkshire Ambulance Service, with one taken to hospital.

A 21 year old man's been arrested on suspicion of burglary, dangerous driving, possession of cannabis and a public order offence.

The West Yorkshire and Humberside forces are liaising over the investigation into what happened.

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