Teen seriously hurt and five arrested after car smash near M62

Five people have been arrested and one taken to hospital with 'life changing injuries' after a crash in West Yorkshire.

Police are investigating a crash of a black Vauxhall Corsa which was travelling on the M62 in Rishworth this morning (February 4). The vehicle was carrying six teenagers and had left the carriageway of the A672 Oldham road.

Officers were called shortly before 1 am and five people involved were arrested, with three people having minor injuries, and one person has been sent to hospital with 'life changing injuries'.

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Motorists are being urged to avoid the area, as the road remains closed. Our traffic system provider, INRIX, said: "A672 Oldham Road in both directions closed due to serious accident between M62 J22 (Rishworth Moor) and Pike End Road.

"Ongoing since the early hours of the morning."

A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said: "Shortly before 1am officers were called to the A672 Oldham Road in Rishworth where it’s reported a black Vauxhall Corsa carrying six people had left the carriageway. The car is believed to have been travelling from junction 22 of the M62 towards Rishworth.

"A teenage boy was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries where he remains in a serious condition. Five other teenagers are believed to have suffered minor injuries, and three of those remain in hospital.

"All five have been arrested in connection with the incident.

"Officers from the Roads Policing Unit would like to speak to anybody who saw the collision or the vehicle’s movements in the time leading up to it, as well as anyone with relevant video footage. "

Quote reference 0059 of 4th February when passing on information.

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