17 people have been injured, with seven of those thought to have serious injuries, after a minibus overturned in a crash on the A1 near Darrington, Pontefract on Saturday evening.
Shortly after 7pm on Saturday, April 13, police received a number of calls reporting a minibus had overturned on the Northbound carriageway of the A1, near junction 40, with passengers inside.
The collision involved a black Skoda Fabia and an Iris single decker minibus. Initial enquiries suggest there is a third vehicle involved, a white car, which has not yet been identified, a spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police has said.
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A total of 17 people were injured and rushed to hospital for treatment, with seven of those thought to have suffered serious injuries.
A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police added: “Enquiries into the circumstances regarding the collision remain ongoing with officers from the Roads Policing Unit.
Anyone with information including dash cam footage relating to the collision or the unidentified white car, who has not yet spoken to the police, is asked to contact the Roads Policing Unit via the live chat function on the website or by calling 101 quoting reference 13240197597. Information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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