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Four dead in Bradford police chase crash | Four dead in Bradford police chase crash |
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Four people have died in a car crash during a police pursuit in Bradford. | Four people have died in a car crash during a police pursuit in Bradford. |
A BMW containing four males was being followed by officers on Bingley Road before it crashed at the junction with Toller Lane at 05:30 BST. | |
The road was closed and is likely to remain sealed off for most of Thursday. Evidence is being gathered at the scene. | |
The crash has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). | |
The IOPC confirmed an unmarked West Yorkshire Police car was following the BMW. | |
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Miranda Biddle, IOPC regional director, said: "This is a most tragic incident and our sympathies are with the family and friends of those who have died. | |
"Our investigators are attending post incident procedures, have travelled to the scene and have begun gathering evidence." | |
She added that an independent investigation was opened at 06:24. |