4-month-old baby with life threatening injuries after crash in Leeds

Two cars were in a head on collision.

WYP
Author: Rebecca LomasPublished 13th Feb 2024

A 4-month-old baby has suffered life threatening injuries after a collision in Leeds.

Police say they were called to the A6120 Ring Road between Calverley and Rodley yesterday afternoon.

Two cars were in a head on collision.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

A Police statement said:

"Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision on Horsforth New Road near Rodley.

"Roads policing officers would like to speak with anyone who witnessed the collision between a Vauxhall Vivaro van and a Toyota Auris on the A6120 Ring Road between Calverley and Rodley at about 4.55pm on Monday February 12.

"It took place after the Vivaro, which was travelling northbound, was in a head on collision with the Toyota travelling in the opposite direction.

"A four-month-old baby in the Toyota suffered life threatening injuries in the incident and was taken to hospital, where he remains today.

"Two women from the Toyota and a man from the Vivaro were also taken to hospital.

"The male driver the Vivaro has now been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

"A full road closure was put in place at the location while emergency services managed the incident.

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