Two people have died after their car was struck by a vehicle that was reportedly fleeing from police in Leeds. West Yorkshire Police stated the incident occurred at 00:44 GMT when a blue BMW 123D failed to stop for officers on Gelderd Road, subsequently crashing into a white Volkswagen Scirocco.
The driver and passenger of the Volkswagen, a 22-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman, both from York, were pronounced dead at the scene.
Four individuals from the BMW have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. These include a 39-year-old man from Harrogate, two boys aged 16 and 17, and a 16-year-old girl. The 39-year-old man is also being held on suspicion of driving while over the prescribed limit for cannabis, according to the force.
A scene and road closure remain in effect on Gelderd Road.