Teenager dies and three injured as car hits bus stop
Police appeal for witnesses after the BMW 5 Series hits the shelter in Huddersfield during rush hour on Wednesday morning.
Thursday 11 January 2018 11:15, UK
A 15-year-old girl has died after a car hit pedestrians at a bus stop in West Yorkshire.
Named locally as Katelyn Dawson, the Shelley College pupil was taken to Leeds General Infirmary by air ambulance. Her death was later confirmed by police.
A BMW 5 Series ploughed into the bus stop on Wakefield Road, Huddersfield, at the junction with Broad Lane at about 8.15am on Wednesday. The shelter was demolished in the crash, witnesses said.
Three other people, including the vehicle's driver, were injured.
A spokesman for West Yorkshire Police said a 47-year-old woman was taken to Leeds General Infirmary with life-threatening injuries. Her condition has since been described as stable.
A 17-year-old girl was taken to Huddersfield Royal Infirmary with serious injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening.
The 51-year-old driver was taken to the same hospital. His injuries are also described as non-life-threatening.
All Hallows Church in Kirkburton, near Huddersfield, posted a message on Facebook, saying: "So sad to hear of the sudden, tragic death of 15-year-old Katelyn Dawson, a pupil at Shelley College.
"Katelyn's family and friends are in our prayers."
The force spokesman said: "Officers are appealing for anyone who may have been in the area around the time of the incident and who may have seen the grey BMW travelling before the collision, or who witnessed the collision itself, to come forward with any information."