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Kirklees Council 'saddened' after fatal Batley road sweeper crash Woman, 77, killed in Batley road sweeper crash named
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Floral tributes left at the scene Floral tributes have been left at the scene of the collision in Batley
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 woman who died when she was hit by a council road sweeper has been named by police.
The woman, who was in her 70s, died after being struck by the vehicle in Commercial Street, Batley, West Yorkshire, on Tuesday morning. Khatija Umarji, 77, was struck by the vehicle in Commercial Street in 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 man who was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving has been interviewed and released on bail, West Yorkshire Police said.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving in connection with the incident. The force has asked anyone with information about the crash, which happened at about 09:55 BST, to contact them.
The area was cordoned off by police while investigations were carried out A spokesperson said: "The major collision enquiry team are continuing to appeal to any witnesses to come forward.
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". "They are also asking that anyone with footage of the collision or events leading up to it provides this to the police and is mindful of Khatija Umarji's family in not posting or sharing it on social media."
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. Kirklees Council said it was "deeply saddened" following the death of Mrs Umarji, who was from Batley.
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. A spokesperson said: "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. The area was cordoned off by police while investigations were carried out
Emergency crews were called to Batley town centre on Tuesday after reports of the collision, but Mrs Umarji died at the scene.
Speaking at the scene, one eyewitness described seeing Mrs Umarji trapped underneath the vehicle as her daughter shouted for help.
He said he called 999 and police arrived shortly afterwards.He said he called 999 and police arrived shortly afterwards.
"It affects people a lot, this is a small community," he said."It affects people a lot, this is a small community," he said.
Anyone with information is being asked to contact police. Floral tributes have been left nearby, with notes including one which read: "RIP. You are in our thoughts and prayers, from staff and learners at the Smart Academy".
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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