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Evening Standard15 Nov

A 39-year-old man from Harrogate was arrested after a police pursuit ended in a fatal crash in York, killing two people and leading to the hospitalization of three others. The incident occurred when a BMW collided with a Volkswagen Scirocco at a junction near car dealerships. The arrested individual faces charges including causing death by dangerous driving and driving while over the cannabis limit. West Yorkshire…

Two people killed after car hit by vehicle fleeing from police →3 articles from Evening Standard on this story
Daily Mail15 Nov

In the early hours of the morning, a police chase in Leeds ended when a BMW crashed into a Volkswagen, killing a 22-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman from York. The 39-year-old driver of the BMW was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving under the influence of cannabis, along with three teenage passengers who faced similar charges. The chase started after the BMW failed to stop on…

Two killed after car is hit by BMW during early-hours police pursuit: Man and three teens arrested →

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Narrative

- Published Two people have been killed after their car was hit by a vehicle fleeing from police in Leeds. West Yorkshire Police said it happened at 00.44 GMT, when a blue BMW 123D failed to stop for police in Gelderd Road.
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- Published Two people have been killed after their car was hit by a vehicle fleeing from police in Leeds. West Yorkshire Police said it happened at 00.44 GMT, when a blue BMW 123D failed to stop for police in Gelderd Road. asserted
123D → publish → Road
It then crashed into a white Volkswagen Scirocco. asserted
It → crash → Scirocco
The driver and passenger travelling in the Volkswagen, a 22-year-old man and 23-year-old woman, both from York, died at the scene. asserted
driver → travel → scene
The occupants of the BMW, a 39-year-old man from Harrogate, two boys aged 16 and 17 and a 16-year-old girl, have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. asserted
occupants → arrest → driving
The 39-year-old is also being held on suspicion of driving while over the prescribed limit for cannabis, the force confirmed. asserted
force → hold → cannabis
A scene and road closure remain in place in Gelderd Road, and drivers are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes. asserted
drivers → remain → routes
This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. asserted
details → break → ?
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