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Kirklees Council 'saddened' after fatal Batley road sweeper crash Kirklees Council 'saddened' after fatal Batley road sweeper crash
(about 2 hours later)
Flowers have been left at the scene of the crash in which a woman died yesterday Floral tributes left at the scene
A council has said it is "deeply saddened" following the death of a woman who was hit by one of its road sweeper vehicles.A council has said it is "deeply saddened" following the death of a woman who was hit by one of its road sweeper vehicles.
The woman, who was in her 70s, died after being struck by the vehicle in Commercial Street, Batley, West Yorkshire, on Tuesday morning.The woman, who was in her 70s, died after being struck by the vehicle in Commercial Street, Batley, West Yorkshire, on Tuesday morning.
A spokesperson for Kirklees Council said: "Our heartfelt thoughts and condolences are with the person's family and loved ones."A spokesperson for Kirklees Council said: "Our heartfelt thoughts and condolences are with the person's family and loved ones."
A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving in connection with the incident.A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving in connection with the incident.
The area was cordoned off by police while investigations were carried outThe area was cordoned off by police while investigations were carried out
Floral tributes have been left near the scene, with notes including one which read: "RIP. You are in our thoughts and prayers, from staff and learners at the Smart Academy".Floral tributes have been left near the scene, with notes including one which read: "RIP. You are in our thoughts and prayers, from staff and learners at the Smart Academy".
Emergency crews were called to Batley town centre at 09:55 BST on Tuesday, after reports of the collision, but the woman died at the scene.Emergency crews were called to Batley town centre at 09:55 BST on Tuesday, after reports of the collision, but the woman died at the scene.
In a statement, the council said: "We are deeply saddened by the incident that took place in Batley town centre, which has tragically resulted in a fatality.In a statement, the council said: "We are deeply saddened by the incident that took place in Batley town centre, which has tragically resulted in a fatality.
"Our heartfelt thoughts and condolences are with the person's family and loved ones."Our heartfelt thoughts and condolences are with the person's family and loved ones.
"The incident involved a council vehicle. We are fully cooperating with the police as they carry out their investigation.""The incident involved a council vehicle. We are fully cooperating with the police as they carry out their investigation."
Speaking at the scene, one eyewitness described seeing the woman trapped underneath the vehicle as her daughter shouted for help.
He said he called 999 and police arrived shortly afterwards.
"It affects people a lot, this is a small community," he said.
Anyone with information is being asked to contact police.Anyone with information is being asked to contact police.
Police were called to the scene on Commercial Street at about 09:55 BSTPolice were called to the scene on Commercial Street at about 09:55 BST
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