Man dies in collision near to Leeds

It happened on the M62 near to Lofthouse on Monday night

Author: Liam ArrowsmithPublished 11th Jan 2022

A man has died in a collision between a van and car near to Leeds.

Police say a Fiat Ductao and a blue HGV collided on the eastbound carriageway just before junction 29 at around 19:00 on Monday.

The driver of the van- a 34-year-old man from Castleford- was confirmed dead at the scene.

Sergeant Mick Kilburn of West Yorkshire Police said: “We are continuing to investigate this very serious incident on the M62 in which a man has sadly lost his life."

The force is now appealing for any witnesses.

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