Police appeal for witnesses following fatal collision in Ilkley
Two people, aged in their 20s, sadly died in the collision
Last updated 18th Feb 2021
Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Ilkley this morning.
Two people were killed - a man and woman both in their 20's.
At 8.10am officers and emergency services were called after reports of a serious road traffic collision on the A65 Addingam, Wharfdale Road, Ilkley.
There was a collision between a lorry, which was carrying livestock, and two other vehicles.
The drivers of both of the cars involved were sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the lorry was taken to hospital with significant injuries and remains in hospital.
Road closures have been in place since this morning in the area which officers continue with their enquiries and will remain in place for the next couple of hours.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or who was in the area at this time and has any dashcam footage or any further information is asked to contact the Major Collision Enquiry Team via 101 quoting log number 284 of 18 February.