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| Kirklees Council 'saddened' after fatal Batley road sweeper crash | Kirklees Council 'saddened' after fatal Batley road sweeper crash |
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| 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 out | The 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 BST | Police were called to the scene on Commercial Street at about 09:55 BST |
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