Woman, 71, dies following fatal crash in Bradford as 72-year-old taxi driver arrested
A 71-year-old woman has died after a fatal crash in Bradford involving a taxi that she was a passenger in.
Police are investigating after the collision on Thornton Road near the junction with Chat Hill Road at around 10.17am this morning (Saturday).
Despite medical attention, the 71-year-old woman who was a passenger in the taxi was pronounced dead at the scene.
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The driver of the grey Toyota Pirus taxi, a man aged 72 was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He was taken to hospital to be treated for injuries not believed to be life-threatening.
The road remains closed this afternoon whilst enquiries are carried out.
Officers from the Major Collision Enquiry team are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have dash cam footage to come forward.
Information can be given via 101 or using the Live Chat options online quoting log 457 of 11 April.