Kippax traffic live updates as main road closed after crash

Girl seriously injured in crash

A seven-year-old girl has been seriously injured in the crash in Kippax.

West Yorkshire Police said: “At 10:31pm on Thursday, December 26, police were contacted by the ambulance service who had been called to the incident in High Street, Kippax.

“The girl had been a passenger on a quad bike that had been in collision with a telegraph pole outside the Old Tree Inn pub. The bike, a green Honda TRX420, had been travelling away from Leeds Road at the time.

“The girl was taken to hospital and is continuing to receive treatment for injuries that are serious and life changing but are not considered life-threatening.

“A 16-year-old boy has been arrested this morning on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving in relation to the incident.

“A man and a woman, both aged in their thirties, have been arrested on suspicion of child neglect and remain in custody.

“Scenes remain in place on High Street and nearby Church Lane as part of the investigation.”

If you witnessed the crash or saw the quad bike before the crash, or have any footage, you should contact the police. You can call 101 quoting reference number 13240701189 or you can go online here.

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