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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. | 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 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 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. | The IOPC confirmed an unmarked West Yorkshire Police car was following the BMW. |
| Yorkshire breaking news: Politicians demand £100bn investment in northern transport; Two held over 'targeted' shootings | Yorkshire breaking news: Politicians demand £100bn investment in northern transport; Two held over 'targeted' shootings |
| 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. | 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." | "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. | She added that an independent investigation was opened at 06:24. |
| A resident who lives close to the scene reported being woken up by a "really loud bang". | |
| Roger Wood, 67, said: "It wasn't until I woke up properly later in the morning that I found out what had happened when one of my neighbours said they'd seen on the news that people had died. | |
| "It's horrendous." | |
| Another resident, who did not wish to be named, said that she had long-held concerns about road safety in the area. | |
| She said: "I was horrified when I first heard about it, but I wasn't surprised when I heard that it was Toller Lane where it had happened. | |
| "It's known for being a bit of a speed-trap and there have been accidents down there in the past." |